Reddish-brown caps of small mushrooms Galerina paludosa in moss near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016
Novyy per., Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667Synonyms: Agaricus paludosus, Galera paludosa, Galerula paludosa, Hydrocybe paludosa, Pholiota paludosa, Tubaria paludosa.
Common name: bog bell.
Russian name: Galerina bolotnaya.
Galerina paludosa is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus that grows in clusters on mosses and other vegetation in wet habitats. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in sphagnum bogs, marshes, and damp meadows. In north-western Russia, it is widely distributed in similar habitats, often fruiting from late summer to early autumn. The cap is 1-3 cm in diameter, brown to reddish-brown, and convex to flat. The gills are crowded and pale brown, while the stem is slender and hairy. It is considered a rare species in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Reddish-brown caps of small mushrooms Galerina paludosa in moss near Kavgolovo Lake, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2016Novyy per., Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667
Bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) in sphagnum moss near Kavgolovskoe Lake in area of Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2017
Bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) and an orange mosscap (Rickenella fibula) in sphagnum moss near Kavgolovskoe Lake in area of Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2017
Small mushrooms bog bell (Galerina paludosa) and orange mosscap (Rickenella fibula) in sphagnum moss near Kavgolovskoe Lake in area of Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2017
Bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) in a swamp near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 24, 2017Unnamed Road, Vaskelovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731
Bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) taken from a swamp near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 24, 2017pr. Raevskogo, 24, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) on a forest cutting site in Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 5, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695
Bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) on sphagnum moss near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 31, 2019
Bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) with moss near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 31, 2019
Bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) in swamp near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 31, 2019Unnamed Road, Vaskelovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731
Bog bell mushroom (Galerina paludosa) in Sestroretsk Swamp near Lenin Trail near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 29, 2024Ленинская тропа, Песочный, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197758, Россия
Gills of a bog bell mushroom (Galerina paludosa) in Sestroretsk Swamp near Lenin Trail near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 29, 2024Ленинская тропа, Песочный, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197758, Россия
Bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) on sphagnum moss near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 1, 2024Куйвозовское сельское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, Россия
Side view of bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) on sphagnum moss near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 1, 2024Куйвозовское сельское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, Россия
Bog bell mushroom (Galerina paludosa) in sphagnum moss at Eco Trail Sestroretskoye Swamp near Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2024Экологическая тропа, Белоостров, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197730, Россия
Bog bell mushrooms (Galerina paludosa) and cranberry in sphagnum moss at Eco Trail Sestroretskoye Swamp near Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2024Экологическая тропа, Белоостров, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197730, Россия
Underside of bog bell mushroom (Galerina paludosa) at Eco Trail Sestroretskoye Swamp near Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 11, 2024Экологическая тропа, Белоостров, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197730, РоссияObservations of Galerina paludosa in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows in sphagnum moss near lakes and swamps, such as Kavgolovo Lake and Sestroretsk Swamp. The mushrooms have reddish-brown caps and are often found alongside other species like orange mosscap (Rickenella fibula) and cranberry. They thrive in areas with high moisture, including forest cutting sites and swampy regions near Orekhovo and Toksovo. The fungus has been spotted in various locations between June and August, with multiple observations recorded in 2017 and 2024. The mushrooms' gills and underside have also been documented, providing further insight into their morphology. Overall, Galerina paludosa appears to be a common species in the region's wetland ecosystems.
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