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Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Agaricales: Inocybaceae: Inocybe geophylla (Bull.) P. Kumm., 1871

Inocybe geophylla – Earth fibrecap

Synonyms: Agaricus candidus, Agaricus clarkii, Agaricus geophyllus, Agaricus pleoceps, Gymnopus geophyllus, Inocybe clarkii, Inocybe lilacina, Inocybe reflexa.

Common name: earth fibrecap.

Russian names: Volokonnitsa zemlyanaya, Volokonnitsa zemlisto-plastinkovaya.

Extract from Wikipedia article: Inocybe geophylla, commonly known as the earthy inocybe, common white inocybe or white fibercap, is a poisonous mushroom of the genus Inocybe. It is widespread and common in Europe and North America, appearing under both conifer and deciduous trees in summer and autumn. The fruiting body is a small all-white or cream mushroom with a fibrous silky umbonate cap and adnexed gills. An all-lilac variety lilacina is also common.

AI-generated description

Inocybe geophylla is a small to medium-sized fungus with a conical to bell-shaped cap that ranges in color from white to pale brown. It has a slender stem and gills that are initially white, turning pinkish-brown with age. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Inocybe geophylla is typically found in woodland edges, clearings, and along roadsides, often associated with coniferous or mixed forests, particularly those dominated by pine, spruce, or birch. Fruiting bodies usually appear from July to September, with a peak in August. The species is considered common in the region, but can be easily overlooked due to its small size and inconspicuous appearance.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B>) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-09-07.htm">September 7, 2016</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016
Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Pesochnyy, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B>) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-09-14.htm">September 14, 2016</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) south-west from Dibuny - Pesochnyi, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 14, 2016
Location on mapsZapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B>) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-09-24.htm">September 24, 2016</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2016
Location on mapsul. Professora Popova, 3, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022
Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B>) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-10-01.htm">October 1, 2016</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 1, 2016
Location on mapsul. Professora Popova, 2к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022
Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B>) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-10-19.htm">October 19, 2016</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016
Location on mapsPrimorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B> var. lilacina) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-10-19.htm">October 19, 2016</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla var. lilacina) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016
Location on mapsPrimorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B>) near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-07-23.htm">July 23, 2017</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017
Location on mapsZaprudnaya ul., Pesochnyy, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B> var. lilacina) near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-08-16.htm">August 16, 2017</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla var. lilacina) near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 16, 2017
Location on mapsDachnaya ul., 17, Toksovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B>) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-09-26.htm">September 26, 2017</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 26, 2017
Location on mapsPrimorskoye Shosse, 16, Lisy Nos, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B>) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-09-28.htm">September 28, 2017</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2017
Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Group of earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B>) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-09-28.htm">September 28, 2017</A>
LinkGroup of earth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2017
Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Earth fibrecap mushrooms (<B>Inocybe geophylla</B>(?)) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-09-01.htm">September 1, 2018</A>
LinkEarth fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe geophylla(?)) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 1, 2018
Location on mapsRabochiy Settlement, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Inocybe geophylla in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia show that the fungus can be found in various locations near Saint Petersburg. It was spotted in areas such as Dibuny, Pesochnyi, Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute, Lisiy Nos, and Pesochnaya. The sightings occurred between July and October, with multiple observations in September. Some locations had repeat sightings over the years, indicating a consistent presence of the fungus. Variations of the species, such as Inocybe geophylla var. lilacina, were also observed. The mushrooms were often found in groups, suggesting a thriving population in the region. Overall, the observations suggest that Inocybe geophylla is relatively common in the area and can be found in a variety of habitats.

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Acknowledgements

Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.

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