Herald of the winter waxcap mushrooms (Hygrophorus hypothejus) 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 hypothejus, Hygrophorus aureus, Limacium aureum, Limacium hypothejum, Limacium hypothejus.
Common name: herald of winter.
Russian names: Gigrofor pozdniy, Gigrofor buryy, Mokritsa, Slastena.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hygrophorus hypothejus, commonly known as herald of the winter, is an edible species of fungus in the genus Hygrophorus native to Europe and North America. It appears in late autumn in coniferous forests, often with the first frosts.
Hygrophorus hypothejus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Hygrophoraceae. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized cap, typically 2-5 cm in diameter, which is yellowish-brown to reddish-brown in color and often has a sticky or slimy texture. The gills are waxy and whitish to pale yellow, and the stem is slender and cylindrical. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Hygrophorus hypothejus can be found growing in coniferous forests, often under spruce or pine trees, typically in moist and shaded areas with rich soil. Fruiting bodies usually appear from late summer to early autumn, around August and September.
Herald of the winter waxcap mushrooms (Hygrophorus hypothejus) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016ul. Professora Popova, 2к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022Observations of Hygrophorus hypothejus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its distinctive characteristics. The fungus was showcased at the Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on October 1, 2016. It typically grows in coniferous forests, often associated with spruce and pine trees. The cap of the mushroom is waxy to the touch, ranging in color from yellowish-brown to reddish-brown, and can reach up to 8 cm in diameter. The gills are decurrent, meaning they extend down the stem, and are similarly colored to the cap. The stem itself is cylindrical, often curved, and has a white or light-colored base. In north-western Russia, Hygrophorus hypothejus tends to fruit from late summer to early winter, with the peak season usually occurring in October and November. Its distribution is scattered throughout the region.
Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.
This web page was generated by a special script.
