Pale brown milkcap mushrooms Lactarius azonites near hazel bushes in rich soil in a garden of a summer house on Sadovaya Street in Roshchino, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2018Synonyms: Agaricus argematus, Agaricus azonites, Lactariella azonites, Lactarius argematus, Lactarius fuliginosus, Lactarius virgineus, Lactifluus argematus.
Russian names: Mlechnik bezzonovyy, Mlechnik bezonnyy.
Lactarius azonites is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Lactarius. It has a cap diameter of 3-8 cm, convex to flat shape, and brownish-red to reddish-brown color with yellowish or whitish spots or zones. The stem is cylindrical, 3-6 cm long, and 0.5-1.5 cm thick, with a similar color to the cap. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Lactarius azonites typically grows in coniferous forests, especially with spruce and pine, from July to October. It is considered a rare species in the region, but can be found in certain areas with suitable habitat.
Pale brown milkcap mushrooms Lactarius azonites near hazel bushes in rich soil in a garden of a summer house on Sadovaya Street in Roshchino, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2018
Masses of drab milkcap mushrooms Lactarius azonites near hazel bushes in rich soil in a garden of a summer house on Sadovaya Street in Roshchino, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2018Observations of the fungus Lactarius azonites in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that it thrives near hazel bushes in rich soil. Specifically, on September 7, 2018, pale brown milkcap mushrooms were found in a garden on Sadovaya Street in Roshchino, north of Saint Petersburg. The mushrooms grew in abundance, with masses of drab milkcap mushrooms observed in the same location. The presence of hazel bushes and rich soil appears to be a favorable environment for Lactarius azonites, as it was consistently found in these conditions. The species seems to prefer the specific habitat provided by the garden, suggesting a level of adaptability to cultivated environments. Further observations may reveal more about the ecological preferences and distribution of Lactarius azonites in the region.
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