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Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Agaricales: Hymenogastraceae: Hebeloma mesophaeum (Pers.) Quél., 1872

Hebeloma mesophaeum – Veiled poisonpie

Synonyms: Agaricus fastibilis, Agaricus mesophaeus, Agaricus strophosus, Hebeloma flammuloides, Hebeloma pyrophilum, Hebeloma strophosum, Hylophila mesophaea, Hylophila versipellis, Inocybe holophaea, Inocybe mesophaea, Inocybe versipellis.

Common name: veiled poisonpie.

Russian names: Gebeloma opoyasannaya, Gebeloma burosrediynaya.

Extract from Wikipedia article: Hebeloma mesophaeum is a species of mushroom in the Hymenogastraceae family.

AI-generated description

Hebeloma mesophaeum is a species of mushroom that belongs to the family Hymenogastraceae. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically grows in association with trees, especially conifers, in moist acidic soils. The cap is 3-6 cm in diameter, bell-shaped to convex, and reddish-brown to chestnut brown in color. The gills are crowded, narrow, and pale brown. It fruits from late summer to early autumn. This species is considered rare or uncommon in the region.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

Veiled poisonpie mushrooms (<B>Hebeloma mesophaeum</B>) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-09-16.htm">September 16, 2017</A>
LinkVeiled poisonpie mushrooms (Hebeloma mesophaeum) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2017
Location on mapsUlitsa Zhaka Dyuklo, 67, St Petersburg, Russia, 194214
Veiled poisonpie mushrooms (<B>Hebeloma mesophaeum</B>) in a pine forest near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-09-24.htm">September 24, 2017</A>
LinkVeiled poisonpie mushrooms (Hebeloma mesophaeum) in a pine forest near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 24, 2017
Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Hebeloma mesophaeum in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various habitats. In Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, the fungus was found on September 16, 2017, indicating its growth in urban environments. Additionally, it was spotted in a pine forest near Kuzmolovo, north of Saint Petersburg, on September 24, 2017, suggesting its ability to thrive in coniferous forests. The sightings occurred in late summer to early fall, which may be the peak fruiting season for this species in the region. The fungus appears to be adaptable to different environments, including urban and natural areas, in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia. Further observations are needed to fully understand its ecological preferences and distribution in the area. The recorded sightings provide valuable insights into the habitat and seasonal patterns of Hebeloma mesophaeum.

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Acknowledgements

Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.

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