Scarlet waxy cap mushrooms (Hygrocybe punicea) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016
ul. Professora Popova, 2к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022Synonyms: Agaricus puniceus, Godfrinia acutopunicea, Godfrinia punicea, Hygrocybe acutopunicea, Hygrophorus puniceus, Pseudohygrocybe punicea.
Common name: crimson waxcap.
Russian name: Gigrotsibe puntsovaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hygrocybe punicea, sometimes called Crimson- or Scarlet Waxy Cap, is a colourful member of the genus Hygrocybe, the waxcaps, found across Northern Europe. Originally described as Hygrophorus puniceus, it is the largest member of the genus.
Hygrocybe punicea is a bright red to reddish-orange, slimy-capped fungus that grows up to 6 cm tall and 4 cm wide. It has been found in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, typically in moist, wooded areas with rich soil. In north-western Russia, it often fruits from late summer to early autumn, particularly in association with coniferous trees such as spruce and fir. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be locally abundant in suitable habitats.
Scarlet waxy cap mushrooms (Hygrocybe punicea) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016ul. Professora Popova, 2к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022Observations of Hygrocybe punicea in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the species is relatively rare in the region. However, it has been spotted in certain areas, including the Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute in Saint Petersburg, where a mushroom show was held on October 1, 2016, featuring Scarlet waxy cap mushrooms (Hygrocybe punicea). The fungus typically grows in moist, grassy areas and is often associated with deciduous and coniferous forests. In north-western Russia, Hygrocybe punicea has been found to fruit in late summer to early fall, with a peak in September and October. The species is considered a notable find due to its bright scarlet cap and waxy texture, making it a striking addition to the region's mycological diversity. Further observations are needed to fully understand the distribution and ecology of Hygrocybe punicea in this region.
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