Polypore mushrooms Albatrellus ovinus in a spruce forest west from Kavgolovskoe Lake near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 15, 2017
Novyy Pereulok, Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667Synonyms: Albatrellus albidus, Boletus albidus, Boletus carinthiacus, Boletus fragilis, Boletus ovinus, Caloporus ovinus, Polyporus limonius, Polyporus lutescens, Polyporus ovinus, Polyporus subsquamosus, Scutiger ovinus.
Common name: sheep Polypore.
Russian names: Trutovik ovechiy, Albatrellus ovechiy, Ovechiy grib.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Albatrellus ovinus is a terrestrial polypore fungus found in western North America, and Northern Europe. It is very closely related to the more common A. subrubescens, from which it may be distinguished microscopically by the amyloid spore wall. It is edible and sold commercially in Finland.
Albatrellus ovinus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Albatrellaceae. It is a small to medium-sized polypore with a sheep-like or woolly appearance, typically growing 2-8 cm in diameter and 1-4 cm thick. The cap is often irregularly shaped and has a whitish to cream-colored or light brown surface. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Albatrellus ovinus can be found growing on the ground in coniferous and mixed forests, typically associated with mosses, lichens, and low vegetation. It fruits from late summer to early autumn, and is considered a rare or occasional find in the region.
Polypore mushrooms Albatrellus ovinus in a spruce forest west from Kavgolovskoe Lake near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 15, 2017Novyy Pereulok, Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667
Cluster of polypore mushrooms Albatrellus ovinus in a spruce forest west from Kavgolovskoe Lake near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 15, 2017Novyy Pereulok, Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667
Dense cluster of polypore mushrooms Albatrellus ovinus in a spruce forest west from Kavgolovskoe Lake near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 15, 2017Novyy Pereulok, Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667
Caps of polypore mushrooms Albatrellus ovinus in a spruce forest west from Kavgolovskoe Lake near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 15, 2017Novyy Pereulok, Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667Observations of Albatrellus ovinus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus grows in clusters within spruce forests. On September 15, 2017, near Toksovo, north of Saint Petersburg, multiple observations were made. A group of polypore mushrooms was found in a spruce forest west of Kavgolovskoe Lake, with some areas having dense clusters. The caps of the mushrooms were also observed, showcasing their unique features. The fungus appears to thrive in this specific environment, with multiple sightings in close proximity to each other. The observations suggest that Albatrellus ovinus is well-adapted to the conditions found in spruce forests of north-western Russia, particularly in areas near Saint Petersburg. The clusters and dense growths indicate a healthy population of the fungus in this region.
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