Fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe dura near Karpovka River in Peter the Great Botanical Garden of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 24, 2019Synonyms: Agaricus durus, Hylophila dura, Pholiota dura, Togaria dura.
Russian names: Polevik zhiostkiy, Agrotsibe tviordaya, Poliovka tviordaya, Cheshuychatka zhestkaya.
Agrocybe dura is a species of mushroom that grows in fields, meadows, and other grassy areas. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found to fruit from June to September, typically in habitats with rich soil and abundant vegetation. In north-western Russia, A. dura is considered a rare species, but it can be encountered in similar habitats, often in association with grasses and other herbaceous plants. The fungus produces small to medium-sized caps that are brown to grey-brown in color, and its stipe is typically slender and cylindrical.
Fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe dura near Karpovka River in Peter the Great Botanical Garden of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 24, 2019
Fieldcap mushrooms Agrocybe dura on a lawn near Karpovka River in Peter the Great Botanical Garden of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 24, 2019Observations of Agrocybe dura in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in specific habitats. Near the Karpovka River in the Peter the Great Botanical Garden of Komarov Botanical Institute, Saint Petersburg, the fungus was found on May 24, 2019. It grew among fieldcap mushrooms, suggesting a preference for certain types of environments. The species was also spotted on a lawn near the river, indicating its ability to thrive in grassy areas with possibly moist soil conditions. These sightings provide insight into the ecological preferences of Agrocybe dura, highlighting its occurrence in botanical gardens and along water bodies in north-western Russia, particularly during late spring. Further observations are needed to fully understand its distribution and habitat requirements in this region. The species seems to favor areas with lush vegetation and proximity to water sources.
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