Charcoal Burner brittlegill mushrooms (Russula cyanoxantha(?), Russian name Syroezhka) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016
Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Synonyms: Agaricus cyanoxanthus, Russula cutefracta, Russula flavoviridis, Russula furcata.
Common name: charcoal burner.
Russian name: Syroezhka sine-zheltaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Russula cyanoxantha, synonymous with R. xyanoxantha, commonly known as the charcoal burner, is a basidiomycete mushroom, distinguished from most other members of the genus Russula by the fact that its gills do not split, but are soft and flexible. It is one of the most common species of Russula in Europe.
Russula cyanoxantha is a medium to large-sized mushroom with a blue-green to greenish-blue cap, white gills, and white stem. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with spruce and pine trees. It is widely distributed in north-western Russia, found in various habitats, including mossy forests, heathlands, and wooded tundras, at elevations ranging from sea level to mountainous regions. The fungus is considered edible and highly prized for its culinary value.
Charcoal Burner brittlegill mushrooms (Russula cyanoxantha(?), Russian name Syroezhka) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664The observation of Russula cyanoxantha in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveals its presence in the region. On July 24, 2016, Charcoal Burner brittlegill mushrooms, identified as Russula cyanoxantha, were spotted near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, located north of Saint Petersburg. The species was found to thrive in this area, suggesting a suitable habitat for its growth. The observation provides insight into the distribution and habitat preferences of R. cyanoxantha in north-western Russia, highlighting the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal species in the region. Further study is needed to fully understand the ecological role and characteristics of this species in the area. The discovery of R. cyanoxantha near Kavgolovskoe Lake contributes to a broader understanding of the mycological diversity in Leningrad Oblast.
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