Mitre inkcap mushroom (Coprinopsis episcopalis) on sandy soil near the train stop Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2019
Лесная ул., 2, Orekhovo, Ленинградская, Russia, 188731Synonym: Coprinus episcopalis.
Common name: mitre inkcap.
Russian name: Navoznik episkopskiy.
Coprinopsis episcopalis is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Psathyrellaceae. It is a small to medium-sized agaric with a bell-shaped to conical cap, typically 1-3 cm in diameter, and a slender stipe. The cap is often covered with fine, white or pale brown hairs, and the gills are crowded and turn black as the spores mature. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Coprinopsis episcopalis has been found growing in clusters on rich soil, dung, and decaying organic matter, particularly in moist, shaded areas such as forests, parks, and gardens. Fruitings typically occur from late summer to early autumn.
Mitre inkcap mushroom (Coprinopsis episcopalis) on sandy soil near the train stop Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2019Лесная ул., 2, Orekhovo, Ленинградская, Russia, 188731
Dissected Mitre inkcap mushroom (Coprinopsis episcopalis) on sandy soil near train tracks near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2019Лесная ул., 2, Orekhovo, Ленинградская, Russia, 188731
Mitre inkcap mushrooms (Coprinopsis episcopalis) on sandy soil near a railroad near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 31, 2019Лесная ул., 2, Orekhovo, Ленинградская, Russia, 188731Observations of Coprinopsis episcopalis in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows on sandy soil, often near train tracks. On May 15, 2019, specimens were found near the Orekhovo train stop, with further observations made on the same soil type near railroad tracks on the same date. Dissection of a specimen was also conducted at this location. Additional sightings occurred on May 31, 2019, in the same area, with multiple mushrooms observed growing together on sandy soil adjacent to a railroad. The consistent presence of C. episcopalis in these areas suggests a preference for sandy substrates and potentially disturbed or open habitats, such as those found near train lines. These observations provide insight into the habitat preferences and growth patterns of this species in north-western Russia.
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