Lyophyllum fumosum is a species of mushroom in the family Lyophyllaceae. It has been found in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, typically growing in groups on soil, moss, or decaying wood in coniferous and mixed forests. In north-western Russia, it fruits from July to October, with a preference for acidic soils and association with trees such as spruce and pine. The fungus is characterized by its small to medium-sized cap, which is grey-brown to brown in color, and its slender stem, which is often the same color as the cap.
Domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum fumosum) on display on mushroom exhibition in Botanic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 20, 2013
Domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum fumosum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016 Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Cluster of mushrooms Lyophyllum fumosum near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 23, 2017 Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Young domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum fumosum) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 11, 2017 Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Cluster of domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum fumosum) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 11, 2017 Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Caps of young domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum fumosum) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 11, 2017 Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Cluster of young domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum fumosum) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 11, 2017 Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Mushrooms Lyophyllum fumosum on roadside west from Kavgolovskoe Lake near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 15, 2017 Novyy Pereulok, Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667
Cluster of mushrooms Lyophyllum fumosum on roadside west from Kavgolovskoe Lake near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 15, 2017 Novyy Pereulok, Kavgolovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188667
Domecap mushrooms Lyophyllum fumosum in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2017 Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188732
Domecap mushrooms Lyophyllum fumosum in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2017 Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188732
Domecap mushrooms (Lyophyllum fumosum) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2018 Полянская дорога, Поляны, Лисий Нос, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 189645, Россия
AI-generated summary of observations
Observations of Lyophyllum fumosum in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia show that the fungus grows in various locations, including near Lisiy Nos, Blizhnie Dubki area, and Petiayarvi. The mushrooms were found in clusters, often on roadsides or in wooded areas, and were observed during late summer and early fall (August-September). Young domecap mushrooms were also spotted, indicating active growth and reproduction of the species in these regions. Multiple observations were made over several years (2013-2018), suggesting that Lyophyllum fumosum is a relatively common species in this area. The fungus was displayed at a mushroom exhibition in Saint Petersburg's Botanic Institute, highlighting its interest to mycologists and the general public. Overall, these observations provide insight into the distribution and growth patterns of Lyophyllum fumosum in north-western Russia.
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