Brown brittlegill mushroom (Russula consobrina) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013
Glavnaya, 107, Syargi, Leningrad Oblast, Russia, 188660Synonyms: Agaricus consobrinus, Agaricus pallescens, Pilosace pallescens.
Russian name: Syroezhka rodstvennaya.
Russula consobrina is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a reddish-brown cap and white gills. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically grows in coniferous forests, especially under spruce and pine trees. It is also found in north-western Russia, where it fruits from July to September. The fungus has a wide distribution in the region, but is not particularly common.
Brown brittlegill mushroom (Russula consobrina) in Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2013Glavnaya, 107, Syargi, Leningrad Oblast, Russia, 188660Observations of Russula consobrina in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various habitats. In Okhtinsky Park near Toksovo, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, the fungus was found on August 29, 2013. The species has been noted to thrive in wooded areas, often associated with coniferous trees. Further observations in the region indicate that Russula consobrina tends to fruit in late summer to early fall, typically from July to September. Its distribution appears to be scattered throughout the area, with sightings reported in various parks and forests. The fungus's appearance is characterized by its brown cap and white gills, with a sturdy stem and mild odor. These observations contribute to a better understanding of Russula consobrina's ecology and distribution in north-western Russia. The species' habitat preferences and fruiting patterns are essential for identifying and studying its role in the region's ecosystem.
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