Young fibrecap mushrooms Inocybe terrigena(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 10, 2017
Dachnaya ul., 17А, Toksovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Synonyms: Agaricus terrigenus, Pholiota terrigena, Togaria terrigena.
Common name: scaly fibre head.
Russian name: Volokonnitsa zemlyanaya.
Inocybe terrigena is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Inocybaceae. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, which is bell-shaped to convex and often has a prominent umbo. The cap surface is usually brown or reddish-brown with a powdery or fibrillose appearance. The gills are crowded, narrowly attached, and have a pale yellowish-brown to brown color. The stem is slender, 2-6 cm long, and has a similar color to the cap.
In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, Inocybe terrigena has been found in various habitats, including deciduous and mixed forests, as well as urban parks and gardens. It typically grows on soil rich in organic matter, often in association with trees such as birch, alder, or willow.
In north-western Russia, the fungus is widely distributed, with records from the regions of Murmansk Oblast, Arkhangelsk Oblast, and the Republic of Karelia. It can be found in a range of ecosystems, including boreal forests, tundra, and subarctic habitats. The fruiting period typically occurs from July to September, with peak activity in August.
Young fibrecap mushrooms Inocybe terrigena(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 10, 2017Dachnaya ul., 17А, Toksovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Fibrecap mushrooms Inocybe terrigena(?) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 10, 2017Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Fibrecap mushrooms Inocybe terrigena(?) on old bonfire site near Kavgolovskoe Lake in area of Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2017
Fibrecap mushrooms Inocybe terrigena near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 27, 2017Unnamed Road, Pesochnyy, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Fibrecap mushrooms Inocybe terrigena(?) near Orekhovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', RussiaObservations of Inocybe terrigena in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed the fungus grows in various locations. Near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, young fibrecap mushrooms were found on June 10, 2017, and mature ones on June 16, 2017, including on an old bonfire site. Similar sightings occurred near Dibuny, west of Saint Petersburg, on June 27, 2017. Additionally, the fungus was spotted near Orekhovo, 45 miles north of Saint Petersburg, on September 9, 2017. The mushrooms were often found in groups, with some appearing in areas with disturbed soil, such as the bonfire site. These observations suggest that Inocybe terrigena can thrive in different environments and locations within the region. The fungus was observed during summer and early fall, indicating a potential growth period during these seasons.
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