Woodwax mushrooms Hygrophorus piceae(?) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016
Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188381Russian name: Gigrofor elovyy.
Hygrophorus piceae is a species of fungi that grows in association with spruce trees. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits from late summer to early winter, often in moist, acidic soils under Picea abies. The cap is 2-6 cm broad, convex to flat, and reddish-brown to dark brown, with a sticky to viscid surface. The stem is 3-8 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm thick, white to pale yellow, and stuffed with a soft, white flesh. It has been found in forests and parks of the region, including areas with high levels of air pollution, where it may play a role in decomposing organic matter and forming mycorrhizal relationships with spruce trees.
Woodwax mushrooms Hygrophorus piceae(?) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188381Observations of the fungus Hygrophorus piceae in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in specific regions. On October 16, 2016, Woodwax mushrooms, identified as Hygrophorus piceae(?), were found in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This sighting indicates the species' occurrence in this area during the fall season. The observation suggests that Hygrophorus piceae may thrive in the temperate climate and soil conditions of Leningrad Oblast. Further study is needed to confirm the identity of the species and understand its distribution and habits in north-western Russia. The discovery highlights the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal diversity in this region, which may lead to a better understanding of the ecosystem and potential applications of these organisms. Additional observations are necessary to determine the full range of Hygrophorus piceae in Russia.
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