Spring webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius vernus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 10, 2017
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Synonyms: Cortinarius erythrinus, Cortinarius uraceus.
Common name: spring webcap.
Russian name: Pautinnik vesenniy.
Cortinarius vernus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Cortinariaceae. It has been found in St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and other areas of north-western Russia, typically growing in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with spruce and pine trees. The cap is 2-5 cm in diameter, bell-shaped to convex, and reddish-brown to rusty brown in color. The gills are adnate to slightly decurrent, and the spores are rust-colored. Fruitings of Cortinarius vernus have been recorded from May to October in the region, with peak activity in June and July.
Spring webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius vernus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 10, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Spring webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius vernus) on roadside near Kavgolovskoe Lake in area of Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2017Unnamed Road, Oselki, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188665
Spring webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius vernus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in area of Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2017Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Observations of Cortinarius vernus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus grows in various environments. Near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, the mushrooms were found on June 10, 2017. They were also spotted on a roadside near the lake on June 16, 2017, indicating an ability to thrive in disturbed areas. Additionally, the fungus was observed growing near the lake in the same area on June 16, 2017, suggesting a preference for moist environments. The sightings occurred during the spring season, consistent with the species' name "vernus," meaning "of the spring." The observations highlight the adaptability and distribution of Cortinarius vernus in the region, with a focus on areas near water sources and roadsides. The fungus appears to be common in the area, with multiple sightings recorded within a short period.
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