Milk-white toothed polypore mushroom (Irpex lacteus) on a thin dry standing tree on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 24, 2021
Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaSynonyms: Boletus cinerascens, Boletus tulipiferae, Coriolus canescens, Coriolus lacteus, Coriolus tulipiferae, Daedalea diabolica, Hirschioporus lacteus, Hydnum lacteum, Irpex bresadolae, Irpex canescens, Irpex cinerascens, Irpex diabolicus, Irpex hirsutus, Irpex pallescens, Irpex sinuosus, Irpex tulipiferae, Irpiciporus lacteus, Irpiciporus tulipiferae, Microporus chartaceus, Microporus cinerascens, Microporus cinerescens, Polyporus chartaceus, Polyporus corticola, Polyporus tulipiferae, Polystictus bresadolae, Polystictus chartaceus, Polystictus cinerascens, Polystictus cinerescens, Polystictus tulipiferae, Poria cincinnati, Poria tulipiferae, Sistotrema lacteum, Steccherinum lacteum, Trametes lactea, Xylodon bresadolae, Xylodon canescens, Xylodon hirsutus, Xylodon lacteus, Xylodon pallescens, Xylodon sinuosus.
Russian name: Irpeks molochno-belyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Irpex lacteus is a common crust fungus distributed throughout temperate areas of the world. It is the type of the genus Irpex. Irpex lacteus is considered a polypore, but depending on growth conditions it can also produce a hydnoid hymenophore. Due to this variability and abundance of the species it has been described as a new species to science numerous times and subsequently has an extensive synonymy. The complete genome sequence of Irpex lacteus was reported in 2017.
Irpex lacteus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Meruliaceae. It is a white-rot fungus that grows on decaying wood and other plant material. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Irpex lacteus has been found to be widely distributed, particularly in coniferous forests and urban areas with abundant wooden structures. The fungus typically fruits from May to October, forming effused-reflexed or purely reflexed brackets that are 1-5 cm wide and 0.1-1 cm thick, with a smooth to velvety surface and a white to cream-colored hymenium. It has been recorded on various substrates, including birch, aspen, alder, and spruce, as well as on wooden fences, bridges, and other man-made structures.
Milk-white toothed polypore mushroom (Irpex lacteus) on a thin dry standing tree on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 24, 2021Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Caps of milk-white toothed polypore mushroom (Irpex lacteus) on a thin dry standing tree on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 24, 2021Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Close-up of milk-white toothed polypore mushroom (Irpex lacteus) on a thin dry standing tree on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 24, 2021Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Texture of milk-white toothed polypore mushroom (Irpex lacteus) on a thin dry standing tree on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 24, 2021Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Teeth of milk-white polypore mushroom (Irpex lacteus) on a thin dry standing tree on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 24, 2021Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaObservations of Irpex lacteus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed the fungus growing on a thin dry standing tree on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake. The mushroom had milk-white caps and teeth, with a distinctive texture. Close-up observations showed the details of the fungus's structure, including its teeth and cap shape. The fungus was found to be thriving in this environment, with multiple caps visible on the tree. The observations were made on May 24, 2021, and provided a detailed look at the morphology of Irpex lacteus in this region. The habitat of the fungus appeared to be suitable for its growth, allowing it to develop characteristic features such as milk-white color and toothed appearance.
Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.
This web page was generated by a special script.
