Waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe flavescens, or Hygrocybe chlorophana) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Synonyms: Agaricus chlorophanus, Godfrinia chlorophana, Hygrocybe euroflavescens, Hygrocybe flavescens, Hygrophorus chlorophanus, Hygrophorus euroflavescens, Hygrophorus flavescens.
Common name: golden waxcap.
Russian names: Gigrotsibe zhiolto-zelionaya, Gigrotsibe temno-khlornaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hygrocybe chlorophana is a species of agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Hygrophoraceae. It has been given the recommended English name of golden waxcap in the UK. The species has a largely north temperate distribution, occurring in grassland in Europe and in woodland in North America and northern Asia; it has also been reported from mountainous areas of southern Australia. It typically produces basidiocarps (fruit bodies) in the autumn. In a few European countries, H. chlorophana is of conservation concern, appearing on national red lists of threatened fungi.
Hygrocybe chlorophana is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Hygrophoraceae. It is characterized by its bright green to yellow-green cap, which can reach up to 6 cm in diameter, and its slender stem. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically grows in moist, wooded areas, particularly in coniferous forests with mossy undergrowth. In north-western Russia, it has been found in similar habitats, often fruiting from late summer to early autumn, and is considered a rare species in the region.
Waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe flavescens, or Hygrocybe chlorophana) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe flavescens, or Hygrocybe chlorophana) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016Unnamed Road, Pesochnyy, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Golden waxcap mushroom (Hygrocybe chlorophana) on roadside in pine forest near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 28, 2017Unnamed Road, Pesochny, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Gills of a golden waxcap mushroom (Hygrocybe chlorophana) taken from roadside near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 28, 2017
Golden waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe chlorophana) near Kavgolovskoe Lake west from Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2018Leningrad Oblast, Russia, 188667
Waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe chlorophana(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 1, 2018Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Observations of the fungus Hygrocybe chlorophana in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various locations. The species was found near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, Dibuny, and Lisiy Nos, all within a relatively short distance from Saint Petersburg. The fungus grew in different environments, including pine forests and roadside areas. It was observed during the summer and early fall months, specifically in July, August, and September, over several years (2016-2018). The golden waxcap mushroom was identified with certainty in some cases, while in others, it was tentatively identified as Hygrocybe chlorophana. The observations suggest that the species is relatively common in the region, with multiple sightings in different locations and years. The fungus's gills were also examined, providing further insight into its morphology.
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