Pinkgill mushrooms (Entoloma minutum(?)) in grass on roadside in Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 23, 2018
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663Synonyms: Nolanea minuta, Rhodophyllus minutus.
Russian name: Entoloma malenkaya.
Entoloma minutum is a small, delicate mushroom with a bell-shaped cap, typically 0.5-2 cm in diameter, and a slender stem. It has a pinkish-brown to brown cap and white to pale yellow gills. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Entoloma minutum is found in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and woodland edges, often growing in association with mosses and other low-growing vegetation. Fruiting typically occurs from July to September.
Pinkgill mushrooms (Entoloma minutum(?)) in grass on roadside in Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 23, 2018Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663
Small pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma minutum(?) on roadside near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2018Leninskaya Tropa, Pesochny, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Small pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma minutum(?) on white background near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2018Leninskaya Tropa, Pesochny, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaObservations of Entoloma minutum in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus growing in grassy areas along roadsides. On August 23, 2018, pinkgill mushrooms were spotted in Kuzmolovo, north of Saint Petersburg. Two days later, on August 25, small pinkgill mushrooms were found near Dibuny, north-west of Saint Petersburg. These mushrooms were observed growing in similar roadside environments, suggesting a preference for this type of habitat. The fungi were also photographed on a white background, allowing for closer inspection of their characteristics. The observations provide insight into the growth habits and distribution of Entoloma minutum in this region, highlighting its presence in grassy areas along roadsides during late summer. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the fungus's ecology and habitat preferences in north-western Russia.
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