Shield mushrooms Pluteus rangifer in area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2018
Полянская дорога, Поляны, Лисий Нос, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 189645, РоссияRussian names: Pliutey severnyy olen, Pliutey — severnyy olen.
Pluteus rangifer is a species of mushroom in the family Pluteaceae. It is found in St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, typically growing in association with coniferous trees, especially pine and spruce. Fruitbodies are recorded from late summer to autumn, often in moist, shaded areas with rich soil. The species is characterized by its pinkish-brown to reddish-brown cap, white gills, and cylindrical spores. In the region, it is considered a rare but widespread species, with sightings reported in various forests and woodland edges.
Shield mushrooms Pluteus rangifer in area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2018Полянская дорога, Поляны, Лисий Нос, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 189645, РоссияThe fungus Pluteus rangifer was observed in the area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, south of Saint Petersburg, on August 17, 2018. The species was found to be abundant in this region, with multiple fruiting bodies growing in a variety of habitats. The mushrooms were typically found in association with coniferous trees, particularly pine and spruce, and were often growing in clusters or small groups. The caps of the mushrooms ranged in color from pale brown to dark brown, and the stems were white or light brown. The gills were free from the stem and pinkish-brown in color. The observation suggests that Pluteus rangifer is a common species in the Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, and can be found in a range of coniferous habitats during the summer months. Further observations are needed to fully understand its distribution and ecology.
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