Small puffball mushrooms Lycoperdon pratense on a field road in Urochishche Khyanikiayze near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 26, 2017
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', RussiaSynonyms: Calvatia depressa, Calvatia subpratensis, Lycoperdon depressum, Lycoperdon hiemale, Lycoperdon subpratense, Utraria pratensis, Vascellum depressum, Vascellum pratense, Vascellum subpratense.
Common name: meadow puffball.
Russian names: Dozhdevik lugovoy, Vastsellum polevoy, Vastsellum lugovoy, Dozhdevik polevoy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Lycoperdon pratense, commonly known as the meadow puffball, is a type of puffball mushroom in the genus Lycoperdon. It is found in Great Britain and Ireland, including the Outer Hebrides, mainland Europe, and occasionally in North America, and is commonly seen in sand dune systems, where it can be abundant in dune slacks as well as in grassland and lawns, as its vernacular name suggests. In the early stages of development its skin is scruffy whereas its bigger relatives have smooth skins; the meadow puffball is edible and has a stump-like stem (to differentiate it from the giant puffball).
Lycoperdon pratense is a species of puffball fungus that grows up to 8 cm in diameter, with a brownish-grey exterior and white interior. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically fruits from July to October in meadows, fields, and along roadsides. It is also found in north-western Russia, where it prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. The fungus is considered common in the region, often growing in association with grasses and other herbaceous plants.
Small puffball mushrooms Lycoperdon pratense on a field road in Urochishche Khyanikiayze near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 26, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia
Puffball mushroom Lycoperdon pratense(?) in Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 23, 2018Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663Observations of Lycoperdon pratense in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus grows in open areas such as fields and roads. Specifically, on July 26, 2017, small puffball mushrooms were found on a field road in Urochishche Khyanikiayze near Kuzmolovo, north of Saint Petersburg. The following year, on August 23, 2018, a similar puffball mushroom, identified as likely Lycoperdon pratense, was spotted in Kuzmolovo. These sightings suggest that the fungus thrives in the region's summer months, with observations recorded in July and August. The presence of Lycoperdon pratense in these areas indicates that it is adapted to the local climate and environment, and can be found in disturbed or open habitats. Further observations are needed to fully understand its distribution and habitat preferences in the region.
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