Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius esculentus in a pine forest in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2016
Unnamed Road, Zakhodskoye, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188861Russian names: Pautinnik sedobnyy, Tolstushka.
Cortinarius esculentus is a species of fungus that belongs to the genus Cortinarius. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically grows in coniferous forests, especially with spruce and pine trees. The cap is 2-5 cm in diameter, bell-shaped to convex, and reddish-brown to chestnut brown in color. The gills are adnate to slightly decurrent, and the spores are rust-brown. Fruitings occur from July to October, often in moist areas with rich soil.
Webcap mushrooms Cortinarius esculentus in a pine forest in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2016Unnamed Road, Zakhodskoye, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188861
Pale brown fleshy webcap mushrooms Cortinarius esculentus in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2017Unnamed Road, Kannelyarvi, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188850
Neat brown webcap mushrooms Cortinarius esculentus on dry sandy soil under pines near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 1, 2024Ski 10 km, Куйвозовское сельское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, Россия
Cross section of neat brown webcap mushrooms Cortinarius esculentus on dry sandy soil under pines near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 1, 2024Ski 10 km, Куйвозовское сельское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, Россия
Underside of a neat brown webcap mushroom Cortinarius esculentus near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 1, 2024Ski 10 km, Куйвозовское сельское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, РоссияCortinarius esculentus was observed in pine forests in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia on multiple occasions. In Zakhodskoe, the mushrooms were found to be webcap-shaped with a fleshy texture and brown coloration. Similar observations were made in Kannelyarvi, where pale brown specimens were discovered. Near Orekhovo, neat brown webcap mushrooms were found growing on dry sandy soil under pines, with cross-sections revealing their internal structure. The underside of the mushrooms was also observed, providing further insight into their morphology. These sightings took place over several years, including 2016, 2017, and 2024, suggesting that Cortinarius esculentus is a relatively common species in this region. The consistent presence of the fungus in pine forests underlines its affinity for these environments. Overall, the observations highlight the distinctive characteristics of Cortinarius esculentus in north-western Russia.
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