Violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016
Unnamed Road, Pesochnyy, g. Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaSynonyms: Agaricus violaceus, Amanita araneosa, Gomphos violaceus, Inoloma violaceum.
Common name: violet webcap.
Russian name: Pautinnik fioletovyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cortinarius violaceus, commonly known as the violet webcap or violet cort, is a fungus in the webcap genus Cortinarius native across the Northern Hemisphere. The fruit bodies are dark purple mushrooms with caps up to 15 cm (6 in) across, sporting gills underneath. The stalk measures 6 to 12 centimetres (2 ⁄3 to 4 ⁄3 in) by 1 to 2 centimetres (⁄8 to ⁄4 in), sometimes with a thicker base. The dark flesh has a smell reminiscent of cedar wood. Forming symbiotic (ectomycorrhizal) relationships with the roots of various plant species, C. violaceus is found predominantly in conifer forests in North America and deciduous forests in Europe.
Cortinarius violaceus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Cortinariaceae. It is characterized by its violet cap, gills, and stem, with a flesh that is also violet-colored. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Cortinarius violaceus has been found in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with spruce, pine, and birch trees. The fungus typically grows in the summer and autumn months, from July to October, in moist and humid environments, such as near streams and in woodland edges. It is considered a rare and locally distributed species in the region.
Violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016Unnamed Road, Pesochnyy, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Violet webcap mushroom (Cortinarius violaceus) in Mshinskaya, Luga Region. Russia, September 2, 2016Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188267
Violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) on dry reeds near the Gulf in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Dissected violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 8, 2018Novosil'viyskiy Most Cherez Reku Slavyanku, Okruzhnaya Alleya, Pavlovsk, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 196625
Dissected violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 8, 2018Novosil'viyskiy Most Cherez Reku Slavyanku, Okruzhnaya Alleya, Pavlovsk, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 196625
Violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) in Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 9, 2024Russia, Leningrad, Романовка, 188670, Школьная Улица 13б
Gills of violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) in Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 9, 2024Russia, Leningrad, Романовка, 188670, Школьная Улица 13б
Violet webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius violaceus) in a forest east from a train stop Platform 46 km near Semrino, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 10, 2024Платформа 46, Семрино, Leningrad 188345, RussiaObservations of Cortinarius violaceus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus's presence in various locations. In Dibuny, Mshinskaya, Tarkhovka, Pavlovsk Park, Kuzmolovo, and near Semrino, the violet webcap mushrooms were found growing on dry reeds, in forests, and in parks. The observations took place between 2016 and 2024, with multiple sightings in different years, including August and September. Dissected specimens were also examined, showcasing the fungus's internal structure. The consistent presence of Cortinarius violaceus in these regions suggests its adaptability to various environments and its potential widespread distribution in north-western Russia. The observations provide valuable insights into the habitat and growth patterns of this species.
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