Woolly fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe lanuginosa) in sand on a forest road near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016
Unnamed Road, Vaskelovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731Synonyms: Agaricus lanuginosus, Astrosporina lanuginosa.
Common name: woolly fibrecap.
Russian name: Volokonnitsa sherstistaya.
Inocybe lanuginosa is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Inocybaceae. It has a small to medium-sized cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, which is bell-shaped to convex and covered with fine, downy hairs, giving it a fuzzy appearance. The cap is often brown or reddish-brown, and the gills are crowded and pale brown. The stem is slender, hairy, and the same color as the cap. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Inocybe lanuginosa has been found growing in woodland edges, clearings, and along roadsides, often associated with coniferous trees such as spruce and pine. It typically fruits from July to September, and is considered a rare to occasional find in the region.
Woolly fibrecap mushrooms (Inocybe lanuginosa) in sand on a forest road near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016Unnamed Road, Vaskelovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731Observations of Inocybe lanuginosa in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus grows in sandy areas, often along forest roads. On August 13, 2016, a group of woolly fibrecap mushrooms was found near Orekhovo, north of Saint Petersburg, Russia. The mushrooms were growing in sand on a forest road, indicating a preference for well-drained, sandy soils. Similar observations have been made in other parts of the region, suggesting that Inocybe lanuginosa is adapted to the local soil conditions. The species appears to thrive in areas with low vegetation and minimal shade, allowing it to compete effectively with other fungi and plants. Further observations are needed to fully understand the ecological requirements and distribution of Inocybe lanuginosa in this region. The fungus's ability to grow in sandy soils makes it a notable component of the local mycological community.
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