Caps of gray shag mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016
Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaSynonyms: Agaricus cinereus, Agaricus macrorhizus, Agaricus pullatus, Agaricus radians, Agaricus tomentosus, Coprinus cinereus, Coprinus delicatulus, Coprinus fimetarius, Coprinus macrorhizus, Coprinus pullatus, Coprinus tomentosus.
Common names: gray shag, grey inkcap.
Russian names: Navoznik obyknovennyy, Navoznik seryy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Coprinopsis cinerea is a species of mushroom in the family Psathyrellaceae. Commonly known as the gray shag, it is edible, but must be used promptly after collecting.
Coprinopsis cinerea is a species of fungus that grows on dung, soil, and decaying organic matter. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in urban areas, parks, and forests, often associated with grasslands, meadows, and wooded edges. In north-western Russia, it is widely distributed, particularly in the Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, and Vologda regions, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including tundra, taiga, and agricultural lands. Fruitings typically occur from June to October, with peak abundance in July and August. The fungus is characterized by its bell-shaped to conical cap, 1-4 cm in diameter, and its deliquescent gills, which turn black and liquefy as they mature.
Caps of gray shag mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Gray shag mushrooms (Coprinopsis cinerea) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 11, 2016Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Gray shag ink cap mushrooms Coprinopsis cinerea (Coprinus cinereus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Gray shag ink cap mushrooms Coprinopsis cinerea (Coprinus cinereus) on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaIn Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, observations of the fungus Coprinopsis cinerea were made in Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg. The mushrooms were found growing on wood chips on July 11, 2016, with caps observed. On the same date, more specimens were spotted on wood chips. Later, on July 20, 2016, gray shag ink cap mushrooms were seen in the same park, and also on mulch. These sightings indicate that Coprinopsis cinerea thrives in this region, particularly in areas with abundant organic matter like wood chips and mulch. The fungus was observed to grow in close proximity, suggesting a favorable environment for its development. The repeated observations over time also suggest that the species is well-established in this area.
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