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Boletinus asiaticus

Synonym: Suillus asiaticus.

Russian name: Boletin aziatskiy.

AI-generated description

Boletinus asiaticus is a species of fungus in the family Gomphaceae. It has been found in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, where it typically grows in association with birch and spruce trees. In north-western Russia, it is considered a rare species, often fruiting in late summer to early autumn in moist, acidic soils. The fungus produces small to medium-sized, orange-brown to reddish-brown caps with a velvety texture, and white to yellowish pores that turn brown with age.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

Mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in a spruce forest in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Group of mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in a spruce forest in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Red mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in a spruce forest in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Caps of mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in a spruce forest in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in cross section in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Cut mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in a spruce forest in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in moss in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus on a river slope in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Caps of mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus on a river slope in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Caps of mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in a dense spruce forest near a descent to a river in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 4, 2018
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Group of mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in a dense spruce forest in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 4, 2018
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Cap of a mushroom Boletinus asiaticus in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 4, 2018
Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia

Bolete mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 4, 2024
Линдуловская дорога, Рощинское городское поселение, Выборгский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188930, Россия

Bolete mushrooms Boletinus asiaticus with a cross section in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 4, 2024
Линдуловская дорога, Рощинское городское поселение, Выборгский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188930, Россия

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of the fungus Boletinus asiaticus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that it typically grows in spruce forests, often in dense areas near rivers. The mushrooms were found in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg, on multiple occasions between 2017 and 2024. They tend to grow in groups, with red caps, and can be found in moss or on river slopes. Cross-sections of the mushrooms were also observed, showing their internal structure. The fungus appears to thrive in this region, with repeated sightings over several years, suggesting a stable and suitable habitat for Boletinus asiaticus in the area. The observations provide valuable insights into the growth habits and distribution of this species in north-western Russia.

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