Fairy cap mushrooms Mycena silvae-nigrae on a rotten stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2019
Tikhoretskiy Prospekt, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 195427Synonyms: Mycena alcalina, Mycena stipata.
Common name: pine bonnet.
Russian name: Mitsena Chernogo Lesa.
Mycena silvae-nigrae is a small, dark-colored mushroom with a bell-shaped cap and slender stem, typically growing in clusters on decaying wood. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found to thrive in moist, shaded areas with abundant organic matter, often associated with coniferous forests, particularly spruce and fir. Local collections have reported the fungus fruiting from late summer to early autumn, with a preference for acidic soils and high humidity.
Fairy cap mushrooms Mycena silvae-nigrae on a rotten stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2019Tikhoretskiy Prospekt, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 195427
Fairy cap mushrooms Mycena silvae-nigrae on rotten wood in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2019Tikhoretskiy Prospekt, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 195427
Side view of fairy cap mushrooms Mycena silvae-nigrae on rotten wood in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2019Tikhoretskiy Prospekt, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 195427
Dark conical caps of mushrooms Mycena silvae-nigrae on rotten wood in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2019Tikhoretskiy Prospekt, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 195427Observations of the fungus Mycena silvae-nigrae in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its growth habits and characteristics. The species was found growing on rotten stumps and wood in Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, on May 27, 2019. The mushrooms formed fairy cap-like structures with dark conical caps. They were observed from various angles, including side views, showcasing their distinctive shapes. The fungus appears to thrive in decaying wood environments, suggesting a saprotrophic lifestyle. Multiple observations of the species in the same location on the same day indicate a possible abundance of Mycena silvae-nigrae in the area, highlighting its presence in north-western Russia's fungal diversity. These findings provide insight into the ecology and morphology of this species in the region. The dark caps and growth on rotten wood are notable features of Mycena silvae-nigrae in this context.
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