Sunset webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius limonius(?)) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016
Unnamed Road, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Agaricus limonius, Cortinarius callisteus, Flammula limonia, Telamonia limonia.
Common name: sunset webcap.
Russian name: Pautinnik limonno-zhioltyy.
Cortinarius limonius is a species of fungus that belongs to the genus Cortinarius. It has a lemon-yellow to yellow-brown cap, 2-5 cm in diameter, and a slender stem. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Cortinarius limonius typically grows in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with spruce and pine trees. Fruiting bodies are usually found from late summer to early autumn, particularly in areas with moist soils and abundant vegetation. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Sunset webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius limonius(?)) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016Unnamed Road, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Sunset webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius limonius(?)) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016Observations of Cortinarius limonius in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in the region. On August 9, 2016, sunset webcap mushrooms were found in Dibuny, northwest of Saint Petersburg. The species was identified as Cortinarius limonius, although the identification is tentative due to the use of "(?)". A similar observation was made on August 24, 2016, near Dibuny, also northwest of Saint Petersburg. The fungus appears to grow in this area during late summer, with sightings recorded in early and late August. The specific habitat and substrate preferences of Cortinarius limonius in this region are not specified, but the observations suggest that it can be found in areas around Dibuny. Further research would be needed to confirm the identification and determine the full range of its distribution and ecological requirements.
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