Brown field mushrooms (Agaricus cupreobrunneus)(?) between houses in area of Tikhoretsky Prospect. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 31, 2017Synonyms: Psalliota campestris, Psalliota cupreobrunnea.
Common names: brown field mushroom, copper mushrooom.
Russian name: Shampinon medno-korichnevyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Agaricus cupreobrunneus, commonly known as the brown field mushroom, is an edible mushroom of the genus Agaricus.
Agaricus cupreobrunneus is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Agaricus. It has a copper-brown cap and stipe, with pinkish-brown gills. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically grows in urban areas, parks, and forests, often associated with deciduous trees like oak and birch. In north-western Russia, it is found in similar habitats, including mixed forests and woodland edges, from July to September. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be locally common in suitable environments.
Brown field mushrooms (Agaricus cupreobrunneus)(?) between houses in area of Tikhoretsky Prospect. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 31, 2017Observations of Agaricus cupreobrunneus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus can be found in urban areas, such as between houses. On August 31, 2017, brown field mushrooms, identified as potential Agaricus cupreobrunneus, were spotted in the area of Tikhoretsky Prospect, Saint Petersburg, Russia. The species appears to thrive in this region, with sightings recorded in late summer. The habitat preferences of A. cupreobrunneus in this region seem to include areas with human disturbance, such as residential zones. Further observations are needed to confirm the identity of the species and to fully understand its distribution and ecological requirements in north-western Russia. The discovery of A. cupreobrunneus in urban environments highlights the importance of continued mycological research in these areas. The species' ability to grow in disturbed habitats suggests a degree of adaptability.
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