Bonnet mushrooms Mycena alexandri growing on pine needles in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016
Listvennaya ul., 18, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194354Russian name: Mitsena Aleksandra.
Mycena alexandri is a species of mushroom that grows in clusters on deciduous trees, particularly willow and alder. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in urban parks and forests, typically fruiting from July to September. In north-western Russia, it is widely distributed and can be found in various habitats, including riversides, swamps, and moist woodland edges. The fungus is characterized by its small to medium-sized cap, which is bell-shaped to conical, and its long, slender stem.
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena alexandri growing on pine needles in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016Listvennaya ul., 18, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194354
Bonnet mushrooms Mycena alexandri growing on pine needles taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016
Close up of bonnet mushrooms Mycena alexandri growing on pine needles taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016Mycena alexandri was observed growing on pine needles in Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, Russia on October 31, 2016. The fungus was found to thrive in this environment, with multiple specimens growing in close proximity to one another. Upon closer inspection, the bonnet mushrooms exhibited characteristic features of the species. The observations suggest that Mycena alexandri is well adapted to the conditions present in Sosnovka Park, and possibly other areas of Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia with similar pine needle litter. The fungus appears to be a common inhabitant of this region, at least during the autumn season when the observations were made. Further study would be necessary to determine the full range and habits of Mycena alexandri in this region. The species' growth on pine needles indicates a possible symbiotic relationship with the surrounding vegetation.
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