Stinking russula mushroom (Russula foetens, Russian name Valuy) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016Synonyms: Agaricus foetens, Agaricus incrassatus.
Common name: stinking brittlegill.
Russian names: Valuy, Bychok, Svinur, Kulbik, Soplivik, Kulachok.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Russula foetens commonly known as the stinking russula is a common Russula mushroom found in deciduous and coniferous forests.
Russula foetens is a species of mushroom that grows in association with coniferous trees. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits from July to September in moist, acidic soils under spruce, pine, and fir. The cap is 4-8 cm wide, greenish-yellow to brownish, and has a distinctive unpleasant odor. The stem is white to yellowish, 3-6 cm tall, and 1-2 cm thick. It is considered edible but not highly valued due to its strong smell and taste.
Stinking russula mushroom (Russula foetens, Russian name Valuy) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016
Stinking russula mushrooms (Russula foetens, Russian name Valuy) in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016
Stinking russula mushrooms (Russula foetens, Russian name Valuy) in a forest in Alexander Park in Pushkin, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 31, 2016
Fermskaya dor., Pushkin, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 196605
Stinking brittlegill mushroom (Russula foetens) on an old railroad path near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 26, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663
Stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens) in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 5, 2017Krasnogo Molodtsa, Pavlovsk, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 196625
Stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens) in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 19, 2017Politekhnicheskaya ul., 29к2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194021
Stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens) near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 23, 2017Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Stinking russula mushrooms (Russula foetens, Russian name Valuy) near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018Saint Petersburg, Russia, 197755
Stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens, Russian name Valuy) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2024Приморское шоссе, Раздельная, Лисий Нос, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 189645, Россия
Young stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2024Приморское шоссе, Раздельная, Лисий Нос, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 189645, Россия
Stinking brittlegill mushrooms (Russula foetens) on Lenin Trail near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 29, 2024Ленинская тропа, Дибуны, Песочный, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 197758, РоссияObservations of Russula foetens in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal a widespread presence of the species in various locations. The fungus has been spotted in Alexander Park in Pushkin, Pavlovsk Park, Gardens of Polytechnic Institute, and near Lisiy Nos, all within the vicinity of Saint Petersburg. It has also been found on an old railroad path near Kuzmolovo and on Lenin Trail near Dibuny. The observations span several years, from 2016 to 2024, with multiple sightings in July and August, suggesting a peak fruiting season during these months. The species appears to thrive in forested areas and urban parks, with both young and mature specimens observed. The consistent presence of Russula foetens in these regions suggests it is a common and widespread species in north-western Russia.
Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.
This web page was generated by a special script.
