Dark brown, velvety milkcap mushroom Lactarius lignyotus in spruce forest near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017
Proletarskiy pr., 31, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Lactariella lignyota, Lactifluus lignyotus.
Common name: velvety milk cap.
Russian names: Mlechnik buryy, Mlechnik drevesinnyy, Gruzd mavrogolovyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius lignyotus is a member of the large milk-cap genus Lactarius in the order Russulales. It was first described scientifically by Elias Magnus Fries in 1855.
Lactarius lignyotus is a species of fungus that grows in association with trees, particularly conifers. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found to fruit in late summer to early autumn, typically in moist, wooded areas with rich soil. The fungus produces small to medium-sized, yellowish-brown caps with a velvety texture and a distinctive, sweet, maple syrup-like odor. It is considered a rare species in the region, with scattered records from various locations, including parks, forests, and coastal areas.
Dark brown, velvety milkcap mushroom Lactarius lignyotus in spruce forest near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017Proletarskiy pr., 31, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Dark brown milkcap mushroom Lactarius lignyotus in spruce forest near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017Proletarskiy pr., 31, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Velvety milkcap mushrooms Lactarius lignyotus in area of Lembolovo - Orekhovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 8, 2017Unnamed Road, Orekhovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731
Velvety milk cap mushrooms (Lactarius lignyotus) near Oselki, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2017Unnamed Road, Osel'ki, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188665
Velvety milk cap mushrooms (Lactarius lignyotus) in a forest east from a train stop Platform 46 km near Semrino, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 10, 2024Платформа 46, Семрино, Leningrad 188345, RussiaObservations of Lactarius lignyotus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows in spruce forests, with sightings near Pesochnaya, Lembolovo-Orekhovo, Oselki, and Semrino. The mushroom's dark brown, velvety cap is a distinctive feature. Multiple observations were made in July and August 2017, suggesting the species is active during this time. Additional sightings in 2024 confirm the fungus's presence in the region. The mushrooms were found growing in various locations, including near train stops and in forests east of Saint Petersburg. The consistent appearance and habitat of Lactarius lignyotus across these observations provide insight into the species' ecology and distribution in north-western Russia. The data suggests that Lactarius lignyotus is a common species in the region's spruce forests during the summer months.
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