Tall brittlestem mushrooms Psathyrella longipes(?) growing in large number near a road in a forest near Okhta River in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 1, 2019
Ulitsa Gruntovaya, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Synonym: Hypholoma longipes.
Russian name: Psatirella dlinnonozhkovaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Psathyrella longipes is a species of agaric fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. It was originally described as Hypholoma longipes by Charles Horton Peck in 1895; Alexander H. Smith transferred it to Psathyrella in 1941.
Psathyrella longipes is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Psathyrellaceae. It has been found in St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, typically growing on rich soil, humus, and decaying organic matter in forests, parks, and other urban areas. The fungus produces small to medium-sized fruiting bodies with slender stems and bell-shaped caps that range in color from grayish-brown to dark brown. It fruits from summer to autumn, often in groups or clusters. In north-western Russia, Psathyrella longipes has been recorded in various habitats, including coniferous and mixed forests, as well as in urban environments, such as parks and gardens.
Tall brittlestem mushrooms Psathyrella longipes(?) growing in large number near a road in a forest near Okhta River in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 1, 2019Ulitsa Gruntovaya, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Masses of tall brittlestem mushrooms Psathyrella longipes(?) in a forest near Okhta River in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 1, 2019Ulitsa Gruntovaya, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Observations of the fungus Psathyrella longipes in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that it grows in large numbers near roads in forests. Specifically, on June 1, 2019, tall brittlestem mushrooms identified as Psathyrella longipes(?) were found growing in abundance near a road in a forest near the Okhta River in Toksovo, north of Saint Petersburg. The mushrooms formed large masses, indicating a thriving population in this region. The observations suggest that Psathyrella longipes is well-adapted to the environmental conditions in this area, allowing it to grow and multiply rapidly. The presence of large numbers of these mushrooms near roads and in forests highlights their ability to colonize and thrive in various habitats.
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