Ghost shield mushrooms (Pluteus pellitus) on a rotten birch log in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 16, 2017
Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaSynonyms: Agaricus pellitus, Hyporrhodius pellitus.
Common name: ghost shield.
Russian name: Pliutey belyy.
Pluteus pellitus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Pluteaceae. It is characterized by its bell-shaped to convex cap, which is 2-6 cm in diameter, grayish-brown to brown in color, and covered with fine downy hairs. The gills are free, crowded, and pinkish-gray. The stem is 2-5 cm long, 0.4-1 cm thick, and has a downy covering at the base. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Pluteus pellitus has been found growing in deciduous and mixed forests, often on decaying wood, stumps, or sawdust, typically from July to September. It is considered a rare species in the region.
Ghost shield mushrooms (Pluteus pellitus) on a rotten birch log in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 16, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Pair of ghost shield mushrooms (Pluteus pellitus) on a rotten birch log in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 16, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Cross section of ghost shield mushrooms (Pluteus pellitus) taken from a rotten birch log in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 16, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaObservations of Pluteus pellitus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows on rotten birch logs in swampy areas. In Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, the mushrooms were found on July 16, 2017, with multiple individuals growing together. The observations include a single ghost shield mushroom, a pair of mushrooms, and a cross section of the fungi, all taken from the same rotten birch log in the swampy area. These findings suggest that Pluteus pellitus thrives in moist environments with abundant decaying wood, specifically birch logs. The presence of multiple mushrooms growing together indicates a potential for colonization and spread in these conditions. The cross section provides further insight into the internal structure of the fungus, offering valuable information for identification and study. These observations contribute to a better understanding of Pluteus pellitus in its natural habitat.
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