Timber mushrooms Lentinus tigrinus on a stump in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 9, 2017
Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188381Synonyms: Agaricus dunalii, Agaricus tigrinus, Clitocybe tigrina, Lentinus dunalii, Lentinus fimbriatus, Omphalia tigrina, Panus tigrinus, Pleurotus tigrinus, Pocillaria dunalii, Pocillaria fimbriata, Pocillaria tigrina, Polyporus gerdai.
Common name: tiger sawgill.
Russian name: Pilolistnik tigrovyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lentinus tigrinus is a mushroom in the Polyporaceae family.
Lentinus tigrinus is a species of edible mushroom in the family Polyporaceae. It grows on deciduous trees, particularly willow, alder, and birch. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in urban parks and forests, typically fruiting from June to October. In north-western Russia, it is widely distributed in temperate forests, often associated with river valleys and lake shores. The fungus is characterized by its tiger-striped cap, white to yellowish pores, and stipe with a distinctive ring zone.
Timber mushrooms Lentinus tigrinus on a stump in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 9, 2017Unnamed Road, Vyritsa, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188381Observations of Lentinus tigrinus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its growth habits and preferences. The fungus was found growing on a stump in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south of Saint Petersburg, on July 9, 2017. This sighting suggests that Lentinus tigrinus can thrive in this region's temperate climate. The species' presence on a stump indicates its ability to decompose dead wood, playing a role in the ecosystem's nutrient cycle. Further observations are needed to fully understand the distribution and habits of Lentinus tigrinus in this area. However, this initial finding provides valuable insight into the fungus's ecological niche in north-western Russia, highlighting its potential as a decomposer species in the region's forests. The specific date and location of the observation also provide context for understanding the species' seasonal activity patterns.
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