Small mushrooms Galerina calyptrata(?) in a swamp near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 24, 2017
Unnamed Road, Orekhovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731Synonym: Galerina cerina.
Russian name: Galerina kolpachkovaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Galerina calyptrata, also known as the tiny bog Galerina, is a species of fungus belonging in the family Cortinariaceae. It occurs throughout much of the world, but has not been reported in North America.
Galerina calyptrata is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus with a conical to bell-shaped cap that is brown to reddish-brown in color, typically growing in clusters on moss, soil, and decaying wood. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found in various habitats, including forests, bogs, and urban areas, often fruiting from late summer to early autumn. The fungus is widely distributed in the region, with records from numerous localities, including the Karelian Isthmus and the Vodlozero National Park.
Small mushrooms Galerina calyptrata(?) in a swamp near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 24, 2017Unnamed Road, Orekhovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731
Small slender Galerina mushrooms Galerina calyptrata and Galerina hypnorum(?) taken from a swamp near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 24, 2017pr. Raevskogo, 24, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064Observations of Galerina calyptrata in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows in swampy areas. On June 24, 2017, small mushrooms resembling Galerina calyptrata were found in a swamp near Orekhovo, north of Saint Petersburg. The mushrooms were slender and grew alongside other species, including Galerina hypnorum. The swamp environment suggests that Galerina calyptrata thrives in wetland conditions. The presence of multiple species in the same area indicates a diverse fungal community. The observations provide insight into the habitat and growth patterns of Galerina calyptrata in north-western Russia, highlighting its preference for swampy environments. Further study is needed to confirm the identification of the species and understand their ecological role in the region. The findings contribute to our knowledge of the fungus's distribution and habits in the area.
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