Woolly (bearded) milkcap mushroom (Lactarius torminosus, Russian name Volnushka) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013
Dachnaya, 17, Toksovo, Leningrad Oblast, RussiaSynonyms: Agaricus cilicioides, Agaricus intermedius, Agaricus torminosus, Galorrheus cilicioides, Galorrheus torminosus, Lactaria torminosa, Lactarius cilicioides, Lactarius citriolens, Lactarius intermedius, Lactarius nordmanensis, Lactifluus cilicioides, Lactifluus intermedius, Lactifluus torminosus.
Common name: woolly milkcap.
Russian names: Volnushka rozovaya, Volnyanka, Volzhanka, Volvenka, Volvyanitsa, Volminka, Volnukha, Krasnukha, Krasulya, Otvarukha.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lactarius torminosus, commonly known as the woolly milkcap or the bearded milkcap, is a large agaric fungus. A common and widely distributed species, it is found in North Africa, northern Asia, Europe, and North America. It was first described scientifically by Jacob Christian Schäffer in 1774 as an Agaricus, and later transferred to the genus Lactarius in 1821 by Samuel Frederick Gray. A variety, L. torminosus var. nordmanensis, is known from the United States, Canada, and Switzerland. L. torminosus officially became the type species of Lactarius in 2011 after molecular studies prompted the taxonomic reshuffling of species between several Russulaceae genera.
Lactarius torminosus is a species of mushroom that belongs to the genus Lactarius. It has a woolly, violet-brown cap with a diameter of 4-10 cm and a white to pale yellow stem. The flesh is white and exudes a white, milky latex when cut. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Lactarius torminosus typically grows in coniferous forests, especially with spruce and pine trees, from July to September. It is considered edible but can cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals if not cooked properly. The species is widely distributed across the region, including in urban parks and green areas of St. Petersburg.
Woolly (bearded) milkcap mushroom (Lactarius torminosus, Russian name Volnushka) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013Dachnaya, 17, Toksovo, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Woolly (bearded) milkcap mushroom (Lactarius torminosus, Russian name Volnushka) among dry leaves near Kavgolovskoe Lake near Oselki, 12 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2013Новый пер., Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667
Woolly (bearded) milkcap mushroom (Lactarius torminosus, Russian name Volnushka) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016Primorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Woolly milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius torminosus, Russian name Volnushka) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016Primorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Woolly milkcap mushroom (Lactarius torminosus) near Orekhovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia
Young woolly milkcap mushroom (Lactarius torminosus) near Orekhovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia
Woolly (bearded) milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius torminosus, Russian name Volnushka) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 1, 2018Rabochiy Settlement, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Observations of Lactarius torminosus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows in various locations around Saint Petersburg. It is found in forests around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Oselki, and south from Saint Petersburg near Lisiy Nos. The mushroom also appears near Orekhovo, 45 miles north of Saint Petersburg. It thrives among dry leaves and in forest environments. The fungus has been spotted on multiple dates in September over several years, including 2013, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Both young and mature specimens have been observed, with some areas featuring single mushrooms while others have multiple woolly milkcap mushrooms growing together. The consistent presence of Lactarius torminosus in these regions suggests it is a common species in the area. Its growth patterns and preferred habitats are evident from these observations.
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