Dusky puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon nigrescens) in a spruce forest near Beloostrovskoe Road in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 28, 2017
Beloostrovskoye Shosse, 13, Pesochny, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Lycoperdon album, Lycoperdon foetidum, Lycoperdon peckii, Lycoperdon perlatum.
Common name: dusky puffball.
Russian names: Dozhdevik cherneiushchiy, Dozhdevik voniuchiy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lycoperdon nigrescens, commonly known as the dusky puffball, is a type of puffball mushroom in the genus Lycoperdon. It was first described scientifically in 1794 by the Swedish naturalist Göran Wahlenberg.
Lycoperdon nigrescens is a species of puffball fungus that grows up to 8 cm in diameter, with a dark brown to black exterior and white interior. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically fruits from July to October in coniferous and mixed forests, often on sandy soils. It has also been found in north-western Russia, where it inhabits similar habitats, including mossy spruce and pine forests, and can be associated with the roots of trees such as spruce and birch. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be locally abundant in suitable areas.
Dusky puffball mushrooms (Lycoperdon nigrescens) in a spruce forest near Beloostrovskoe Road in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 28, 2017Beloostrovskoye Shosse, 13, Pesochny, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758In Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, observations of Lycoperdon nigrescens have been recorded. Specifically, on August 28, 2017, dusky puffball mushrooms were found in a spruce forest near Beloostrovskoe Road in Dibuny, located north-west of Saint Petersburg. The habitat suggests that the species thrives in coniferous environments. Further observations are needed to determine the full range and characteristics of Lycoperdon nigrescens in this region. The presence of this fungus indicates a potentially diverse mycological community in the area. The discovery highlights the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal species in north-western Russia, which can contribute to a better understanding of the region's ecosystem. Observations like these provide valuable insights into the distribution and ecology of Lycoperdon nigrescens in this part of the world.
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