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Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Agaricales: Tricholomataceae: Melanoleuca grammopodia (Bull.) Murrill, 1914

Melanoleuca grammopodia – Grooved cavalier mushroom

Synonyms: Agaricus grammopodius, Gyrophila grammopodia, Melanoleuca subbrevipes, Tricholoma grammopodium, Tricholoma melaleucum.

Common names: grooved cavalier mushroom, grooved cavalier.

Russian name: Melanoleuka polosatonozhkovaya.

Extract from Wikipedia article: Melanoleuca privernensis is a species of fungus in the Pluteaceae family.

AI-generated description

Melanoleuca grammopodia is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Tricholomataceae. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized fruiting bodies with grey-brown caps and distinctive wrinkled or veined appearance. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Melanoleuca grammopodia has been found growing in deciduous and mixed forests, often associated with mosses and other vegetation. The fungus typically fruits from July to October, and its distribution in the region is considered widespread but not particularly common.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

Grooved cavalier mushroom (<B>Melanoleuca grammopodia</B>) on roadside near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-08-28.htm">August 28, 2018</A>
LinkGrooved cavalier mushroom (Melanoleuca grammopodia) on roadside near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 28, 2018
Location on mapsLeninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758

AI-generated summary of observations

The fungus Melanoleuca grammopodia was observed growing on a roadside near Dibuny, northwest of Saint Petersburg, in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. The observation took place on August 28, 2018. This location suggests that the species can thrive in areas with human activity and disturbed soil. The presence of Melanoleuca grammopodia in this region indicates its adaptability to various environments. Further observations are needed to determine the full range of habitats where this fungus can be found in north-western Russia. Additionally, the specific characteristics of the mushroom, such as its size, shape, and color, were likely noted during the observation, providing valuable information for future studies on the species. The discovery of Melanoleuca grammopodia in Leningrad Oblast contributes to a better understanding of the mycological diversity in the region.

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Acknowledgements

Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.

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