Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius flexuosus near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2017
Polyanskaya dor., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Synonyms: Agaricus flexuosus, Lactarius pyrogalus, Lactarius roseozonatus, Lactifluus flexuosus.
Common name: stumpy milkcap.
Russian names: Serushka, Seraya duplyanka, Gruzd sero-lilovatyy, Seryy mlechnik, Seryanka, Podoreshnitsa, Podorozhnitsa, Putik, Mlechnik izvilistyy, Serushka-podorozhnitsa.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius flexuosus is a species of fungus in the Russulaceae family of mushrooms. The cap of L. flexuosus can reach 10 cm (3.9 in) in diameter. The mushroom is edible when pickled and boiled.
Lactarius flexuosus is a species of mushroom that grows in association with coniferous trees, particularly pine and spruce. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in sandy soils and heathlands, typically fruiting from July to October. In north-western Russia, the fungus is widespread and common, often occurring in large quantities in areas with acidic soils and abundant coniferous vegetation. Its cap is 3-8 cm in diameter, convex to flat, and reddish-brown to orange-brown in color, while its stem is cylindrical and similar in color to the cap.
Milkcap mushrooms Lactarius flexuosus near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2017Polyanskaya dor., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Stumpy milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius flexuosus) in a forest east from a train stop Platform 46 km near Semrino, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 10, 2024Гатчинский муниципальный округ, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188345, РоссияObservations of Lactarius flexuosus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus's presence in various locations. Near Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg, milkcap mushrooms were found on July 27, 2017. Additionally, stumpy milkcap mushrooms were discovered in a forest east of Platform 46 km near Semrino, south of Saint Petersburg, on August 10, 2024. These findings suggest that Lactarius flexuosus can be found in forests within the region during the summer months. The fungus appears to thrive in areas with suitable habitat and environmental conditions, allowing it to grow and fruit in these locations. The observations provide insight into the distribution and growth patterns of Lactarius flexuosus in north-western Russia, highlighting its presence in specific regions and habitats. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the fungus's ecology and distribution.
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