Pine milkcap mushroom (Lactarius musteus)(?) near Shchuchye Lake in Komarovo, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2017
Ozornaya Ulitsa, 45, Russia, 197733Synonym: Lactifluus musteus.
Common name: pine milkcap.
Russian name: Mlechnik belyy.
Lactarius musteus is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a pale yellowish-brown cap and white gills. It grows in coniferous forests, often associated with spruce and pine trees. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically fruits from July to October, preferring moist, acidic soils. In north-western Russia, the species is widely distributed, found in similar habitats, including forests and heathlands, with a focus on areas with abundant moss cover and low vegetation.
Pine milkcap mushroom (Lactarius musteus)(?) near Shchuchye Lake in Komarovo, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2017Ozornaya Ulitsa, 45, Russia, 197733Observations of Lactarius musteus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various habitats. Specifically, the Pine milkcap mushroom was spotted near Shchuchye Lake in Komarovo, west of Saint Petersburg, on September 6, 2017. This sighting suggests that the species can thrive in areas with suitable environmental conditions, such as coniferous forests and lakeshores. Further observations are needed to fully understand the distribution and ecological preferences of Lactarius musteus in this region. The species' fruiting bodies were likely found in association with pine trees, given its common name and known symbiotic relationships. Additional research could provide insights into the role of Lactarius musteus in the local ecosystem and its potential interactions with other organisms in north-western Russia. This information can contribute to a better understanding of the region's mycological diversity.
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