Orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius armeniacus)(?) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016Synonyms: Agaricus armeniacus, Agaricus badius, Hydrocybe armeniaca.
Russian names: Pautinnik oranzhevyy, Pautinnik abrikosovo-zhioltyy.
Cortinarius armeniacus is a species of fungus that belongs to the genus Cortinarius. It has an apricot-colored cap and stem, with a fibrillose to scaly appearance. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically grows in coniferous forests, often associated with spruce or pine trees. Fruitings occur from late summer to early autumn, particularly in moist areas with rich soil. The species is considered rare in the region, but can be found in specific habitats such as sphagnum bogs and mossy forests.
Orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius armeniacus)(?) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016
Orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius armeniacus)(?) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016
Primorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius armeniacus(?) near Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695Observations of Cortinarius armeniacus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the presence of this fungus in various locations. In Alexander Park, Pushkin, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, orange webcap mushrooms were spotted on July 31, 2016. Similar sightings were reported near Lisiy Nos, south of Saint Petersburg, on September 3, 2016. Additionally, webcap mushrooms identified as Cortinarius armeniacus were found near Lembolovo, approximately 40 miles north of Saint Petersburg, on August 27, 2017. These observations suggest that Cortinarius armeniacus can be found in the region during the summer and early fall months, with sightings occurring in both urban parks and more rural areas. The fungus appears to be present in a range of habitats, from suburban parks to forests near Lembolovo.
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