Bog waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe coccineocrenata in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016
Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Hygrocybe turunda, Hygrophorus coccineocrenatus, Hygrophorus miniatus, Hygrophorus turundus, Pseudohygrocybe coccineocrenata.
Common name: bog waxcap.
Russian name: Gigrotsibe alogorodchataya.
Hygrocybe coccineocrenata is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Hygrophoraceae. It has a scarlet to crimson cap with yellow to orange hues, 1-4 cm in diameter, and a slender stem. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically grows in mossy areas, coniferous forests, and heathlands, often associated with sphagnum and other acidic substrates, from late summer to early autumn. The fungus is relatively rare in the region, but can be found in protected areas and nature reserves.
Bog waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe coccineocrenata in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Bright red bog waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe coccineocrenata in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Red waxcap mushrooms Hygrocybe coccineocrenata in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Observations of Hygrocybe coccineocrenata in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the presence of this fungus in specific regions. In Dibuny, located north-west of Saint Petersburg, the bog waxcap mushrooms were found on August 9, 2016. The species exhibited a range of colors, including bright red and red hues. The mushrooms were observed growing in their natural habitat, providing insight into their growth patterns and environmental preferences. The specific location and timing of the observations suggest that Hygrocybe coccineocrenata may thrive in the region's unique conditions. Further study of these observations could shed light on the ecological role of this species in north-western Russia's ecosystems. The bright colors of the mushrooms also highlight their distinctive characteristics, making them notable specimens for mycological research and documentation.
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