Tumbling puffball mushrooms (Bovista plumbea) on a lawn in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2024
Russia, Saint Petersburg, Академическое, 194064, Политехническая Улица 29оSynonyms: Bovista brevicauda, Bovista ovalispora, Bovista suberosa, Endonevrum suberosum, Globaria plumbea, Lycoperdon bovista, Lycoperdon plumbeum, Lycoperdon suberosum.
Common names: tumbling puffball, grey puffball.
Russian names: Porkhovka svintsovo-seraya, Chiortov tabak, Dozhdevik svintsovyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Bovista plumbea, commonly known as the tumbling puffball, tumbleball, or paltry puffball, is a small puffball mushroom commonly found in Western Europe and California, white when young and greyish in age. Easily confused with immature Bovista dermoxantha, it is attached to the substrate by a tuft of mycelium.
Bovista plumbea is a species of puffball fungus that grows on soil, often in fields, meadows, and along roadsides. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits from July to October, forming 2-6 cm diameter, spherical to pear-shaped fruit bodies with a lead-gray to brownish-gray exterior and white interior. The fungus is common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and moderate moisture.
Tumbling puffball mushrooms (Bovista plumbea) on a lawn in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2024Russia, Saint Petersburg, Академическое, 194064, Политехническая Улица 29о
Tumbling puffball mushrooms (Bovista plumbea) with a cross section in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2024Russia, Saint Petersburg, Академическое, 194064, Политехническая Улица 29оObservations of Bovista plumbea in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in urban areas, such as lawns in Saint Petersburg. On July 23, 2024, the fungus was spotted on a lawn in the Gardens of Polytechnic Institute, showcasing its ability to thrive in manicured environments. The mushrooms were observed with a range of appearances, including intact specimens and those with cross sections exposed, providing insight into their internal structure. The sightings suggest that Bovista plumbea is adaptable to human-modified habitats and can be found in areas with maintained vegetation. Further observations may reveal more about its ecological preferences and distribution in the region. The specific location within the Gardens of Polytechnic Institute indicates a level of tolerance for disturbance and human activity.
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