Slimy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota lenta) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016
Unnamed Road, Vaskelovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731Synonyms: Agaricus glutinosus, Agaricus lentus, Dryophila lenta, Flammula lenta, Gymnopilus lentus, Hebeloma glutinosum, Hebeloma punctatum, Pholiotina lenta.
Common name: slimy scalycap.
Russian names: Cheshuychatka kleykaya, Cheshuychatka glinisto-zheltaya.
Pholiota lenta is a species of fungus that grows on wood, particularly coniferous trees. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found to fruit in late summer to early autumn, typically on stumps, logs, and dead branches of spruce, pine, and fir trees. The cap is 2-6 cm in diameter, bell-shaped to convex, and reddish-brown to dark brown in color. The gills are crowded, pale yellow to greenish-yellow, and the stem is 2-5 cm long, cylindrical, and fibrillose. It is considered a rare species in the region, but can be locally common in areas with abundant coniferous deadwood.
Slimy scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota lenta) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2016Unnamed Road, Vaskelovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731The fungus Pholiota lenta was observed in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, specifically near Orekhovo, north of Saint Petersburg. On October 22, 2016, slimy scalycap mushrooms were found in the area. The observation suggests that Pholiota lenta can be found in this region during the fall season, particularly in late October. The species was likely growing on decaying wood or other organic matter, as is typical for this type of fungus. Further observations are needed to determine the full range and habitat preferences of Pholiota lenta in north-western Russia. However, this sighting provides valuable information on the distribution and seasonal occurrence of this species in the region. The observation highlights the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal diversity in Leningrad Oblast and surrounding areas. This can contribute to a better understanding of the local mycological landscape.
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