Pine pinkgill mushroom (Entocybe nitida, Entoloma nitidum) near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 16, 2017
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Synonyms: Entoloma nitidum, Rhodophyllus nitidus.
Common name: pine pinkgill.
Russian name: Entoloma krasivaya.
Entocybe nitida is a species of fungus in the family Entolomataceae. It has a small to medium-sized cap that is initially convex, becoming flat with age, and is typically grayish-brown to brown in color. The gills are pinkish-gray and adnate to emarginate. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Entocybe nitida has been found growing in various habitats, including deciduous and mixed forests, often associated with mosses and lichens on trees, stumps, and other woody substrates. Fruitings typically occur from late summer to early autumn.
Pine pinkgill mushroom (Entocybe nitida, Entoloma nitidum) near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 16, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Pine pinkgill mushroom (Entocybe nitida, Entoloma nitidum) on old mossy pile of rubbish near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 16, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Pine pinkgill mushroom (Entocybe nitida, Entoloma nitidum) on roadside near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 16, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Observations of Entocybe nitida in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various habitats. The fungus was found growing near Toksovo, north of Saint Petersburg, on August 16, 2017. Specific locations included a site near Toksovo, where it grew in a natural setting, as well as on an old mossy pile of rubbish nearby, indicating its ability to thrive in disturbed areas. Additionally, Entocybe nitida was observed growing on the roadside near Toksovo, suggesting its adaptability to environments impacted by human activity. These sightings provide insight into the fungus's ecological preferences and distribution in the region, highlighting its capacity to colonize different types of habitats. The observations also underscore the importance of considering both natural and anthropogenically altered environments when studying the distribution of fungal species like Entocybe nitida.
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