Rare timber mushroom Hemistropharia albocrenulata near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016
Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Agaricus albocrenulatus, Hebeloma albocrenulatum, Hemipholiota albocrenulata, Hypodendrum albocrenulatum, Pholiota albocrenulata, Pholiota fusca, Stropharia albocrenulata.
Russian names: Cheshuychatka belogorodchataya, Strofariya belogorodchataya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hemistropharia is a genus of agarics of unclear classification, though possibly related to the Hymenogastraceae or Tubarieae. A monotypic genus, it contains the single species Hemistropharia albocrenulata. This species, originally named Agaricus albocrenulatus by American mycologist Charles Horton Peck in 1873, is synonymous with the names Pholiota albocrenulata (Peck) Sacc. and Stropharia albocrenulata (Peck) Kreisel, among others. The genus most closely resembles a typical Pholiota where it was previously classified and described and it causes a decay in trees as does a true Pholiota. Unlike Pholiota, Hemistropharia albocrenulata lacks chrysocystidia, and it has darker basidiospores.
Hemistropharia albocrenulata is a small to medium-sized fungus with a convex to flat cap that ranges in color from yellowish-brown to reddish-brown, often with a pale margin. It has a white to cream-colored spore print and grows on coniferous wood, particularly spruce and pine. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Hemistropharia albocrenulata typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often in moist, shaded areas with abundant coniferous debris. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be found in certain habitats, such as old-growth forests and woodland edges.
Rare timber mushroom Hemistropharia albocrenulata near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758The fungus Hemistropharia albocrenulata was observed in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, specifically near Dibuny, northwest of Saint Petersburg. On August 18, 2016, a rare sighting of this timber mushroom was recorded. The observation suggests that the species can be found in this region, potentially associated with specific tree species or habitat types. Further study is needed to determine the distribution and abundance of H. albocrenulata in north-western Russia. The sighting near Dibuny provides valuable information on the species' range and ecology, highlighting the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal diversity in the region. This observation contributes to a better understanding of the species' habits and habitats, and may inform conservation efforts for this rare timber mushroom. Additional research is necessary to fully understand the ecological role of H. albocrenulata in north-western Russia's ecosystems.
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