Meadow waxy cap mushroom (Hygrophorus pratensis, Cuphophyllus pratensis) on a field road in Urochishche Khyanikiayze near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 26, 2017
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', RussiaSynonyms: Agaricus claviformis, Agaricus ficoides, Agaricus miniatus, Agaricus pratensis, Agaricus vitulinus, Camarophyllus berkeleyanus, Camarophyllus berkeleyi, Camarophyllus bicolor, Camarophyllus pratensis, Cuphophyllus berkeleyi, Gymnopus pratensis, Hygrocybe angustifolia, Hygrocybe berkeleyana, Hygrocybe berkeleyi, Hygrocybe ortonii, Hygrocybe pallida, Hygrocybe pratensis, Hygrophorus berkeleyi, Hygrophorus bicolor, Hygrophorus karstenii, Hygrophorus luteus, Hygrophorus ortonii, Hygrophorus pratensis.
Common name: meadow wax cap.
Russian names: Gigrofor lugovoy, Kufofill lugovoy, Gigrotsibe lugovoe.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cuphophyllus pratensis is a species of agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Hygrophoraceae. It has been given the recommended English name of meadow waxcap in the UK and in North America has variously been called the meadow waxy cap, salmon waxy cap, and butter meadowcap. The species has a widespread, mainly temperate distribution, occurring in grassland in Europe and in woodland elsewhere. The basidiocarps (fruit bodies) are edible and are occasionally collected and sold commercially.
Cuphophyllus pratensis is a species of fungus in the family Hygrophoraceae. It is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a pinkish-brown to reddish-brown cap and white gills. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges, often in association with mosses and lichens. Fruitings occur from July to September, with a peak in August. The species is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and high humidity.
Meadow waxy cap mushroom (Hygrophorus pratensis, Cuphophyllus pratensis) on a field road in Urochishche Khyanikiayze near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 26, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia
Dissected meadow waxy cap mushroom (Hygrophorus pratensis, Cuphophyllus pratensis) on a field road in Urochishche Khyanikiayze near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 26, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', RussiaObservations of Cuphophyllus pratensis in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in specific habitats. The fungus was found on a field road in Urochishche Khyanikiayze near Kuzmolovo, north of Saint Petersburg. On July 26, 2017, specimens were observed growing in this area, with one being dissected for closer examination. The meadow waxy cap mushroom was noted to be thriving in the region's fields and roads, suggesting a preference for open, grassy areas. The specific location near Kuzmolovo appears to provide suitable conditions for the growth of Cuphophyllus pratensis, allowing for its observation and study in this part of north-western Russia. These observations contribute to the understanding of the fungus's distribution and ecological preferences in the region. The dissected specimen provided further insights into the mushroom's internal structure.
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