Pluteus romellii mushrooms near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2018
Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Agaricus nanus, Agaricus romellii, Pluteus lutescens, Pluteus nanus, Pluteus splendidus.
Common name: goldleaf shield.
Russian name: Pliutey Romellya.
Pluteus romellii is a species of mushroom in the family Pluteaceae. It has a bell-shaped to convex cap that ranges from 2-6 cm in diameter, typically colored brown to grey-brown with a lighter margin, and a stipe that is 2-5 cm tall and 0.4-1 cm wide. The gills are free, crowded, and pinkish-grey. This fungus has been found growing on decaying wood, logs, and stumps in various habitats. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Pluteus romellii typically fruits from July to October, often in coniferous and mixed forests, parks, and woodland edges.
Pluteus romellii mushrooms near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2018Leninskaya Tropa, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758The observation of Pluteus romellii in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed its presence in the region. On August 25, 2018, specimens were found near Dibuny, northwest of Saint Petersburg. The fungus was observed growing in a mixed forest, likely associating with trees such as birch or spruce. The mushrooms were characterized by their distinctive pinkish-gray caps and white gills, consistent with the species' typical morphology. The discovery suggests that Pluteus romellii may be more widespread in north-western Russia than previously thought. Further observations are needed to fully understand its distribution and ecological preferences in the region. The finding near Dibuny provides valuable information for mycologists studying the diversity of fungi in Leningrad Oblast and adjacent areas, highlighting the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal species in the region. Habitats with similar conditions may harbor this species.
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