Blistered woodwax mushrooms (Hygrophorus pustulatus) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016
Primorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Synonyms: Agaricus pustulatus, Agaricus tephroleucus, Hygrophorus tephroleucus, Limacium pustulatum, Limacium tephroleucum.
Common name: blistered woodwax.
Russian names: Gigrofor pyatnistyy, Gigrofor pupyrchatyy, Gigrofor puzyrchatyy.
Hygrophorus pustulatus is a species of fungus that grows in association with trees, particularly conifers. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits from late summer to early autumn in moist, acidic soils under spruce and pine. The cap is 2-6 cm in diameter, viscid to glutinous, and ranges in color from yellowish-brown to reddish-brown with a distinctive umbo, often with small warts or pustules. The stem is similar in color to the cap, slender, and measures 3-7 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm wide. This species is considered edible but of poor quality due to its soft and fragile texture.
Blistered woodwax mushrooms (Hygrophorus pustulatus) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016Primorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Woodwax mushrooms Hygrophorus pustulatus(?) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Observations of the fungus Hygrophorus pustulatus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that it can be found in the region during the autumn season. Specifically, on October 9, 2016, blistered woodwax mushrooms were spotted in Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg. Similarly, on October 19, 2016, woodwax mushrooms, identified as possibly Hygrophorus pustulatus, were found near Lisiy Nos. These sightings suggest that the species is present in the area and can be observed during this time of year. The similar appearances of the mushrooms on these two occasions indicate a possible habitat preference for the region's autumnal environment. Further observations would be necessary to confirm the exact identity and distribution of Hygrophorus pustulatus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia. These findings contribute to the understanding of the species' presence in the region.
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