Conical brittlestem mushrooms Parasola conopilus (Psathyrella conopilus) on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 4, 2016
Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaSynonyms: Agaricus aratus, Agaricus conopilus, Agaricus subatratus, Agaricus superbus, Drosophila conopilus, Drosophila subatrata, Pilosace conopilus, Psathyra conopilus, Psathyra elata, Psathyra subatrata, Psathyrella arata, Psathyrella conopilus, Psathyrella subatrata.
Common name: conical brittlestem.
Russian name: Psatirella konicheskaya.
Parasola conopilus is a small to medium-sized fungus with a bell-shaped cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, that is brown to greyish-brown in color. It has a slender stem and gills that are crowded and free from the stem. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Parasola conopilus has been found growing in fields, meadows, and along roadsides, often in areas with rich soil and abundant organic matter. It typically fruits from June to September, with a peak in July and August. The fungus is considered common in the region and can be found in a variety of habitats, including urban and rural areas.
Conical brittlestem mushrooms Parasola conopilus (Psathyrella conopilus) on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 4, 2016Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Conical brittlestem (Parasola conopilus) on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2017Pamyatnik Voyennym Letchikam, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194223
Conical brittlestem mushrooms (Parasola conopilus) on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 12, 2017Unnamed Road, St Petersburg, Russia
Conical brittlestem mushrooms (Parasola conopilus) on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Young conical brittlestem mushrooms (Parasola conopilus) on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Group of young conical brittlestem mushrooms (Parasola conopilus) on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Close up of conical brittlestem mushrooms (Parasola conopilus) on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaObservations of Parasola conopilus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia show that the fungus grows in various locations within Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg. It was found on mulch and tree utilization sites, with multiple sightings between July and September in 2016 and 2017. The mushrooms were observed at different stages of growth, including young specimens and groups of them. Specifically, on September 23, 2017, young conical brittlestem mushrooms were spotted, as well as a group of them and a close-up view was taken of the species on a tree utilization site. These observations suggest that Parasola conopilus thrives in this region during late summer, particularly in areas with disturbed soil or organic matter like mulch and tree debris. The fungus appears to be common in Sosnovka Park, with repeated sightings over two years.
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