Parrot Waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus, Hygrocybe psittacina) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 30, 2017Synonyms: Agaricus cameleon, Agaricus psittacinus, Agaricus sciophanus, Gliophorus perplexus, Gliophorus sciophanus, Hygrocybe perplexa, Hygrocybe psittacina, Hygrocybe sciophana, Hygrocybe sciophanoides, Hygrophorus perplexus, Hygrophorus psittacinus, Hygrophorus sciophanoides, Hygrophorus sciophanus.
Common name: parrot waxcap.
Russian names: Gigrofor popugay, Gigrofor piostryy, Gigrotsibe popugayskaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Gliophorus psittacinus, commonly known as the Parrot Toadstool or Parrot Waxcap, is a colourful member of the genus Gliophorus, found across Northern Europe. It was formerly known as Hygrocybe psittacina, but a molecular phylogenetics study found it to belong in the genus Gliophorus. It had already been placed in Gliophorus, but it had been considered a synonym of Hygrocybe.
Gliophorus psittacinus is a species of fungus characterized by its green to blue-green cap and white to pale yellow stem. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in coniferous and mixed forests, typically growing on mossy soil or decaying wood. Records from north-western Russia indicate that the fungus fruits from July to October, with a preference for acidic soils and shaded environments. Local collections often feature caps ranging from 1-4 cm in diameter, with a waxy texture and distinctive greenish-blue coloration.
Parrot Waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus, Hygrocybe psittacina) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 30, 2017The fungus Gliophorus psittacinus has been observed in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, specifically in the Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute in Saint Petersburg. On September 30, 2017, Parrot Waxcap mushrooms (Gliophorus psittacinus) were showcased at a mushroom exhibition, highlighting their unique characteristics. The species is known for its bright green to yellow-green cap and stem, with a waxy texture. Observations suggest that Gliophorus psittacinus thrives in the region's temperate climate, often found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands. The fungus is considered rare in some areas, but its presence in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia indicates a relatively stable population, allowing for further study and observation of this distinctive species. The exhibition provided an opportunity to educate the public about the species and promote conservation efforts.
Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.
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