Blue-green mushrooms aniseed toadstool (Clitocybe odora)(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016Synonyms: Agaricus anisatus, Agaricus moschatus, Agaricus odorus, Agaricus suaveolens, Agaricus trogii, Agaricus virens, Agaricus viridis, Clitocybe trogii, Clitocybe virens, Clitocybe viridis, Gymnopus odorus, Lepista odora, Mycena virens, Rubeolarius odorus.
Common name: aniseed funnel.
Russian names: Govorushka anisovaya, Govorushka pakhuchaya, Govorushka dushistaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Clitocybe odora, also known as the aniseed toadstool, is a blue-green mushroom that grows near deciduous and coniferous trees. They can be found growing in small groups along the side of tree roots. This mushroom is edible, but a few expert mushroom hunters insist that young specimens should be avoided as can be confused with Stropharia aeruginosa. The anise odor is due to the presence of p-anisaldehyde and a small amount of benzaldehyde. This odor can give away the mushroom's presence before it is observed by eye.
Clitocybe odora is a species of fungus characterized by its funnel-shaped cap, which is 3-8 cm in diameter, and has a distinctive aniseed or licorice-like odor. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits from July to October in coniferous and mixed forests, often growing in groups on moss, grass, or soil. The cap is usually grayish-brown to buff-colored, and the gills are crowded and white to pale yellow. It is considered a rare but edible species in the region.
Blue-green mushrooms aniseed toadstool (Clitocybe odora)(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016
Aniseed toadstool (Clitocybe odora) mushrooms near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 1, 2018
Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Mushrooms aniseed toadstool (Clitocybe odora) in a coastal forest between Lisiy Nos and Olgino, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2018Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Observations of Clitocybe odora in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus grows in various locations near Saint Petersburg. On August 24, 2016, blue-green mushrooms were found near Dibuny, showcasing the species' presence in the region. Later, on September 1, 2018, aniseed toadstool mushrooms were spotted near Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg. Further observations on September 6, 2018, confirmed the fungus's growth in a coastal forest between Lisiy Nos and Olgino. These sightings suggest that Clitocybe odora is present in the area's forests, particularly in late summer. The consistent appearance of the species in this region implies a suitable habitat for its growth, with the aniseed-like odor being a distinctive characteristic of the fungus. The observations span multiple years and locations, providing insight into the distribution of Clitocybe odora in north-western Russia.
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