Webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius caninus)(?) near Razliv Lake, in Sestroretsk area west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2017
Doroga K Shalashu Lenina, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701Synonyms: Agaricus anomalus, Agaricus caninus, Cortinarius anomalus, Dermocybe canina, Sericeocybe caninus.
Common name: dog Cortinarius.
Russian name: Pautinnik sobachiy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cortinarius caninus is a basidiomycota mushroom in the family of Cortinariaceae.
Cortinarius caninus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Cortinariaceae. It has a conical to bell-shaped cap, 1-4 cm in diameter, with a brown to reddish-brown color and fibrillose surface. The gills are adnate to emarginate, pale brown to rusty brown, and the stipe is slender, 2-6 cm long, with a white to yellowish base. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Cortinarius caninus typically grows in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with spruce, pine, or birch trees. Fruitings occur from late summer to early autumn, usually in moist areas with rich soil. The species is considered common in the region, but its distribution and abundance may vary depending on environmental factors.
Webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius caninus)(?) near Razliv Lake, in Sestroretsk area west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2017Doroga K Shalashu Lenina, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701The observation of Cortinarius caninus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveals that the fungus grows in specific habitats. Near Razliv Lake, in the Sestroretsk area west of Saint Petersburg, webcap mushrooms resembling Cortinarius caninus were spotted on October 2, 2017. This sighting suggests that the species may thrive in the region's temperate climate and soil conditions. The presence of Cortinarius caninus in this area indicates a possible distribution range that includes the north-western part of Russia. Further observations are necessary to confirm the identification and determine the full extent of its habitat in the region. The sighting near Razliv Lake provides valuable information for mycologists studying the distribution and ecology of Cortinarius species in Russia. This data can contribute to a better understanding of the fungal diversity in the area. Habitat characteristics and associated species are crucial for further research.
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