Waxy cap mushrooms Hygrophorus cossus in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016
Ozernaya ul., Russia, 197733Synonyms: Agaricus cossus, Hygrophorus eburneus, Hygrophorus quercetorum, Hygrophorus quercorum, Hygrophorus quercuum, Limacium cossus, Limacium eburneum.
Common name: goat moth wax cap.
Russian name: Gigrofor pakhuchiy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hygrophorus cossus is a species of fungus in the genus Hygrophorus.
Hygrophorus cossus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Hygrophoraceae. It has a cap that is 3-8 cm in diameter, convex to flat, and white to cream-colored with a pale brown or yellowish tint. The stem is 4-10 cm tall, 1-2.5 cm thick, and white to cream-colored. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Hygrophorus cossus typically grows in coniferous forests, especially with spruce and pine, from August to November. It is considered a rare species in the region, but can be found in areas with rich soil and moderate humidity.
Waxy cap mushrooms Hygrophorus cossus in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016Ozernaya ul., Russia, 197733
Waxcap mushrooms Hygrophorus cossus(?) near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 1, 2017Ozornaya Ulitsa, 45, Russia, 197733
Waxcap mushrooms Hygrophorus cossus(?) near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 1, 2017Ozornaya Ulitsa, 45, Russia, 197733
Hygrophorus cossus(?) mushrooms near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 1, 2017Ozornaya Ulitsa, 45, Russia, 197733Observations of the fungus Hygrophorus cossus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various locations. In Komarovo, near Shchuchye Lake, the mushrooms were spotted on September 17, 2016. Further sightings were recorded near Komarovo, approximately 25 miles north-west of Saint Petersburg, on October 1, 2017. The mushrooms were found in the same area on multiple occasions, suggesting a possible habitat or growth pattern. The sightings occurred during the fall season, specifically in September and October, which may indicate a preferred time for fruiting. The observations were made in woodland areas near lakes and rivers, providing insight into the fungus's potential environmental preferences. The repeated sightings of Hygrophorus cossus in this region highlight its presence in north-western Russia, particularly in the Leningrad Oblast.
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