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Fungi: Ascomycota: Sordariomycetes: Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae: Podostroma leucopus P. Karst., 1892

Podostroma leucopus

Synonym: Hypocrea leucopus.

Russian name: Gipokreya belonogaya.

AI-generated description

Podostroma leucopus is a rare and poisonous fungus found in northern regions. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically grows on the ground in coniferous forests, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant moss. It has also been recorded in other parts of north-western Russia, often associated with spruce and fir trees. The fungus produces white to pale yellow fruiting bodies, usually 2-5 cm tall, with a characteristic slender stalk and rounded cap.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

<B>Podostroma leucopus</B> (Hypocrea leucopus) mushrooms near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-08-18.htm">August 18, 2016</A>
LinkPodostroma leucopus (Hypocrea leucopus) mushrooms near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2016
Location on mapsUnnamed Road, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758

AI-generated summary of observations

The fungus Podostroma leucopus was observed in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, specifically near Dibuny, northwest of Saint Petersburg. On August 18, 2016, mushrooms were found in the area, indicating the presence of this species. The observation suggests that Podostroma leucopus can be found in this region during the summer months, particularly in August. This discovery provides insight into the distribution and habitat of this fungus in north-western Russia. Further observations are necessary to fully understand the range and behavior of Podostroma leucopus in this area. The sighting near Dibuny contributes to the knowledge of fungal diversity in Leningrad Oblast and highlights the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal species in the region. This information can inform future studies on the ecology and conservation of fungi in north-western Russia.

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Acknowledgements

Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.

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