Frosty funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe phyllophila) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016
Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Synonyms: Agaricus cerussatus, Agaricus difformis, Agaricus dilatatus, Agaricus monstrosus, Agaricus obtextus, Agaricus phyllophilus, Agaricus pithyophilus, Clitocybe cerussata, Clitocybe difformis, Clitocybe dilatata, Clitocybe monstrosa, Clitocybe obtexta, Clitocybe pithyophila, Clitocybe pseudonebularis, Lepista phyllophila, Omphalia cerussata, Omphalia phyllophila.
Common name: frosty funnel.
Russian names: Govorushka nalistvennaya, Govorushka listoliubivaya.
Clitocybe phyllophila is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Tricholomataceae. It is characterized by its funnel-shaped cap, which is typically 3-8 cm in diameter, and its decurrent gills. The fungus grows in association with trees, particularly conifers, and is found in moist, wooded areas. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Clitocybe phyllophila has been recorded in mixed forests, often near spruce, fir, or birch trees. Fruitings typically occur from late summer to early autumn, with a peak in September. The species is considered rare to occasional in the region, but can be locally abundant in suitable habitats.
Frosty funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe phyllophila) near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Small whitish funnel mushrooms Clitocybe phyllophila(?) growing on larch needles on roadside in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2017
Funnel mushrooms Clitocybe phyllophila(?) in a pine forest in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188732
Frosty funnel mushrooms (Clitocybe phyllophila)(?) in Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 9, 2024Кузьмоловский, Кузьмоловское городское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188663, РоссияIn Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, Clitocybe phyllophila has been observed in various locations. Near Kavgolovo Lake, the fungus was found on September 5, 2016. In Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, small whitish funnel mushrooms, identified as possible Clitocybe phyllophila, were growing on larch needles on August 29, 2017. Similar observations were made in a pine forest in Petiayarvi on September 17, 2017. Additionally, the fungus was spotted in Kuzmolovo on August 9, 2024. These sightings suggest that Clitocybe phyllophila can be found in different types of environments, including lakeside areas, larch groves, and pine forests, in the region. The observations were made over several years, indicating a possible consistent presence of the fungus in the area. The exact identification of some specimens is uncertain, marked by (?), indicating potential for further verification.
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