Pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma pallescens on roadside near Syaryunlakhti Bay of Kavgolovo Lake near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2019
Dachnaya Ulitsa, 10, Toksovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Synonyms: Nolanea pallescens, Nolanea pascua.
Russian name: Entoloma bledneiushchaya.
Entoloma pallescens is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus with a pale brown to grayish-brown cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, and a slender stipe. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found growing in groups or scattered on soil, moss, and decaying wood in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with sphagnum moss and birch trees. In north-western Russia, Entoloma pallescens typically fruits from July to September, with a peak in August. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma pallescens on roadside near Syaryunlakhti Bay of Kavgolovo Lake near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2019Dachnaya Ulitsa, 10, Toksovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Observations in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that Entoloma pallescens, a species of pinkgill mushroom, can be found in specific habitats. Notably, on May 19, 2019, these mushrooms were spotted on the roadside near Syaryunlakhti Bay of Kavgolovo Lake, close to Toksovo and north from Saint Petersburg. The location suggests that Entoloma pallescens may thrive in areas with particular soil or environmental conditions, possibly associated with the lake's ecosystem. Further observations might be necessary to fully understand the ecological preferences of this species in the region. The presence of these mushrooms near a body of water like Kavgolovo Lake could imply a connection between their growth and moisture levels or specific microhabitats provided by such environments. Detailed studies could shed more light on the distribution and habitat requirements of Entoloma pallescens in north-western Russia.
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