Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius rufus is a common, medium-sized member of the mushroom genus Lactarius, whose many members are commonly known as milkcaps. Known by the common name of the rufous milkcap, or the red hot milk cap in North America. It is dark brick red in color, edible, and grows with pine or birch trees.
AI-generated description
Lactarius rufus is a medium-sized, reddish-brown to orange-capped mushroom with a white to pale yellow stem and gills. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically grows in coniferous forests, especially with pine and spruce, from late summer to early autumn. In north-western Russia, it is commonly found in similar habitats, often in association with mosses and lichens, and can be abundant in areas with acidic soils and moderate moisture. Fruitbodies usually appear singly or in small groups, and the species is considered edible, but not highly prized due to its mild, slightly bitter taste.
Milk Cap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushki) among moss in a forest between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 30, 2010
Milk Cap mushroom (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushka) in moss near Vetrenoe Lake south from Sosnovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 22, 2012 pr. Raevskogo, 22, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushka) near Boloto Lammin-Suo swamp reserve. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 16, 2013 A122, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushka) near Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2016
Milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushka) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016 Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia
Mature milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus, Russian name Gorkushka) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016 Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia
First in season rufous milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 6, 2017 Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Rufous milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius rufus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 25, 2017 Novyy per., Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667
Mushrooms olive edge bonnet (Mycena viridimarginata) and milkcap Lactarius rufus near a road west from Kavgolovskoe Lake (Syariunlakhti), near Toksovo. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 26, 2024 улица Гагарина, Токсовское городское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188664, Россия
Mushrooms olive edge bonnet (Mycena viridimarginata) and milkcap Lactarius rufus in moss near a road west from Kavgolovskoe Lake (Syariunlakhti), near Toksovo. North from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 26, 2024 улица Гагарина, Токсовское городское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188664, Россия
AI-generated summary of observations
Observations of the fungus Lactarius rufus were made in various locations in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia between 2010 and 2024. The mushrooms were found growing among moss in forests, near lakes, and in swamp reserves. Specific locations included areas between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, near Vetrenoe Lake, Boloto Lammin-Suo swamp reserve, Sosnovka Park, and near Kavgolovskoe Lake. The mushrooms were observed during different times of the year, with some sightings in June, July, and September. In some cases, they were found growing alongside other mushroom species, such as Mycena viridimarginata. The observations suggest that Lactarius rufus is a common species in the region, thriving in mossy environments. Multiple sightings were made in the same general area over several years, indicating a stable population.
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