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Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Agaricales: Entolomataceae: Entoloma atrocoeruleum Noordel., 1987

Entoloma atrocoeruleum – Navy pinkgill

Synonym: Leptonia atrocoerulea.

Common name: navy pinkgill.

Russian name: Entoloma tiomno-sinyaya.

AI-generated description

Entoloma atrocoeruleum is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Entolomataceae. It is characterized by its dark blue to blackish cap and pinkish-gray gills. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, this fungus has been found growing in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with mosses and lichens. The fruiting bodies typically appear in late summer to early autumn, preferring moist and shaded areas with rich soil. Local records indicate that Entoloma atrocoeruleum is a relatively rare species in the region, but can be found in certain areas with suitable habitat conditions.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

Navy pinkgill mushrooms (<B>Entoloma atrocoeruleum</B>) on a mossy stump in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-09-08.htm">September 8, 2018</A>
LinkNavy pinkgill mushrooms (Entoloma atrocoeruleum) on a mossy stump in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 8, 2018
Location on mapsг. Павловск, 8 (47362) 2-63-21, Pavlovsk, Russia, 396420
Navy pinkgill mushrooms (<B>Entoloma atrocoeruleum</B>) on moss in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-09-08.htm">September 8, 2018</A>
LinkNavy pinkgill mushrooms (Entoloma atrocoeruleum) on moss in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 8, 2018
Location on mapsг. Павловск, 8 (47362) 2-63-21, Pavlovsk, Russia, 396420
Caps of navy pinkgill mushrooms (<B>Entoloma atrocoeruleum</B>) in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-09-08.htm">September 8, 2018</A>
LinkCaps of navy pinkgill mushrooms (Entoloma atrocoeruleum) in area of New Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 8, 2018
Location on mapsг. Павловск, 8 (47362) 2-63-21, Pavlovsk, Russia, 396420

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Entoloma atrocoeruleum in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus growing on mossy substrates. In Pavlovsk Park, specifically in the area of New Sylvia, navy pinkgill mushrooms were found on a mossy stump and on moss itself. The observations were made on September 8, 2018, in Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia. The caps of the mushrooms were also documented, showcasing their distinctive features. These sightings suggest that Entoloma atrocoeruleum thrives in mossy environments, and further research may uncover more about its habitat preferences and distribution in the region. The fungus appears to be present in the area, with multiple observations recorded on the same day, indicating a possible abundance of the species in the park.

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Acknowledgements

Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.

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