Some violet webcap mushrooms, may be Cortinarius camphoratus in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016
Unnamed Road, Vaskelovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695Synonyms: Agaricus amethystinus, Agaricus camphoratus, Agaricus subviolascens, Cortinarius amethystinus, Cortinarius hircinus, Inoloma camphoratum.
Common name: goatcheese webcap.
Russian name: Pautinnik kamfornyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cortinarius camphoratus, commonly known as the goatcheese webcap, is an agaric fungus in the family Cortinariaceae. The fungus is found in Europe and North America, where its fruit bodies (mushrooms) grow on the ground in a mycorrhizal association with spruce and firs in coniferous forests. Mushrooms are characterized by pale blue lilac colors when young, and a strong distinctive odor. Sources disagree as to the edibility of the mushroom, but they are generally not recommended for eating.
Cortinarius camphoratus is a species of fungus that belongs to the genus Cortinarius. It has a bell-shaped cap, 2-5 cm in diameter, with a reddish-brown to ochre color, and a slender stem, 3-6 cm tall. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Cortinarius camphoratus typically grows in coniferous forests, especially under spruce and pine trees, from August to October. The fungus is common in this region, often found in moist areas with rich soil. Its mycelium is associated with the roots of trees, forming mycorrhizal relationships.
Some violet webcap mushrooms, may be Cortinarius camphoratus in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016Unnamed Road, Vaskelovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695
Gassy webcap mushroom (Cortinarius traganus), to the right, and Goatcheese webcap (Cortinarius camphoratus) in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 30, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188732
Gassy webcap mushroom (Cortinarius traganus), to the right, and Goatcheese webcap (Cortinarius camphoratus) in cross section in Petiayarvi, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 30, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188732Observations of Cortinarius camphoratus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in the region. In Lembolovo, 35 miles north of Saint Petersburg, some violet webcap mushrooms were found on August 31, 2016, which may be Cortinarius camphoratus. In Petiayarvi, 50 miles north of Saint Petersburg, Goatcheese webcap (Cortinarius camphoratus) was observed alongside Gassy webcap mushroom (Cortinarius traganus) on August 30, 2017. The same location also yielded a cross-section observation of Cortinarius camphoratus, providing further insight into its morphology. These sightings suggest that Cortinarius camphoratus is present in the region, particularly in areas north of Saint Petersburg. The observations were made during late summer, specifically in August, indicating a possible peak activity period for the species in this region.
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