Inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis alopecia (Coprinus alopecia) at a base of an oak(?) tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016
Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Synonym: Coprinus alopecia.
Russian name: Navoznik lysyy.
Coprinopsis alopecia is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Psathyrellaceae. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found to grow in clusters on soil, dung, and decaying organic matter, typically in moist environments. The fungus produces small to medium-sized fruiting bodies with bell-shaped caps that are initially covered in fine hairs, later becoming bald and wrinkled. It is considered a rare species in the region, with limited records of its occurrence.
Inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis alopecia (Coprinus alopecia) at a base of an oak(?) tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Inkcap mushrooms Coprinopsis alopecia (Coprinus alopecia)(?) near an oak(?) tree near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Observations of Coprinopsis alopecia in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus tends to grow near oak trees. On September 12, 2016, inkcap mushrooms were found at the base of an oak tree in Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg. Similarly, on September 16, 2016, more inkcap mushrooms were discovered near an oak tree in the same area. The sightings suggest a possible association between Coprinopsis alopecia and oak trees in this region. The fungus was observed to be thriving in this environment, with multiple specimens found in close proximity to each other and to the oak trees. These observations provide insight into the habitat preferences of Coprinopsis alopecia in north-western Russia. The consistent presence near oak trees implies a potential symbiotic relationship or shared environmental requirements.
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