Extract from Wikipedia article: Leccinum aurantiacum is a species of fungus in the genus Leccinum found in forests of Europe, North America, and Asia and has a large, characteristically red-capped fruiting body. In North America, it is sometimes referred to by the common name red-capped scaber stalk. Some uncertainties exist regarding the taxonomic classification of this species in Europe and North America. It is considered edible.
AI-generated description
Leccinum aurantiacum is a species of bolete fungus characterized by its orange to reddish-brown cap, white to pale yellow pores, and stout stem with scabers. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often associated with birch trees, particularly Betula pendula and Betula pubescens. It can be found in various habitats, including forests, woodland edges, and heathlands, preferring acidic soils with moderate moisture. The fungus is considered edible and is sometimes collected for culinary use in the region.
Young orange aspen bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum, Russian name Podosinovik) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013 Dachnaya, 17, Toksovo, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Orange aspen bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum(?)) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 23, 2015 Косогорная аллея, 9, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Small red cap Bolete mushroom Leccinum aurantiacum(?) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016
Orange cap bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum, Russian name Podosinovik) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016 Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Orange cap bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum, Russian name Podosinovik) with brown stem near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016 Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Small orange cap bolete (Leccinum aurantiacum, Russian name Podosinovik) with brown stem and small disguised mushrooms sinuous chanterelle (Pseudocraterellus undulatus)(?) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016 Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Orange bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum) near the Gulf in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017 Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Orange cap bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum, Russian name Podosinovik) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 22, 2024 проспект графа Толстого, Полянское сельское поселение, Выборгский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, Россия
Orange cap bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum, Russian name Podosinovik) on Lenin Trail near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 29, 2024 Ленинская тропа, Дибуны, Песочный, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197758, Россия
Orange bolete mushroom (Leccinum aurantiacum) in Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 9, 2024 Бывшая узкоколейка, Город Всеволожск, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 188663, Россия
AI-generated summary of observations
Observations of Leccinum aurantiacum in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus is commonly found in forests near Saint Petersburg. The mushroom has been spotted in various locations, including near Kavgolovskoe Lake, Alexander Park in Pushkin, and Dibuny, with sightings occurring from July to September. The fungus typically has an orange cap, sometimes with a brown stem, and can be small or larger in size. Some observations note the presence of other mushrooms, such as sinuous chanterelle, in the same area. The fungus has been found in multiple years, including 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2024, indicating a consistent presence in the region. Locations include Zakhodskoe, Kuzmolovo, and Tarkhovka, all within 50 miles of Saint Petersburg.
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