Sweet woodwax mushrooms (Hygrophorus hedrychii) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016
ul. Professora Popova, 2к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022Synonyms: Hygrophorus melizeus, Limacium hedrychii.
Common name: sweet woodwax.
Russian name: Gigrofor beriozovyy.
Hygrophorus hedrychii is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Hygrophoraceae. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically grows in coniferous forests, often associated with spruce and pine trees. The cap is 2-6 cm in diameter, convex to flat, and waxy in texture, with a yellowish-brown to reddish-brown color. The gills are decurrent, waxy, and pale yellow to yellowish-white. The stem is 3-8 cm tall, 0.5-1.5 cm thick, and white to pale yellow. Fruiting bodies appear in late summer to early autumn, often in mossy areas or under low vegetation.
Sweet woodwax mushrooms (Hygrophorus hedrychii) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016ul. Professora Popova, 2к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022
Sweet woodwax mushrooms (Hygrophorus hedrychii) near the bay in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 11, 2017Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Observations of Hygrophorus hedrychii in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various locations. On October 1, 2016, the fungus was showcased at the Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute in Saint Petersburg, indicating its occurrence in cultivated environments. Additionally, on September 11, 2017, Hygrophorus hedrychii was found growing near a bay in the Blizhnie Dubki area, close to Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg. This suggests that the species can thrive in natural habitats with proximity to water bodies. The observations highlight the fungus's ability to grow in different settings, including urban gardens and coastal areas, within the region. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the distribution and ecological preferences of Hygrophorus hedrychii in north-western Russia. The species appears to be adaptable to various environments.
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