Fragile brittlegill mushroom (Russula fragilis) in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 26, 2017
Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701Synonyms: Agaricus fallax, Agaricus fragilis, Agaricus linnaei, Agaricus niveus, Russula autumnalis, Russula bataillei, Russula emetica, Russula fallax, Russula knauthii, Russula nivea.
Common name: fragile brittlegill.
Russian name: Syroezhka lomkaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: The inedible wild mushroom Russula fragilis, which goes by the common name of the fragile brittlegill, is a member of the genus Russula, whose members are commonly known as brittlegills. It is a small, fragile, long stemmed, and variably coloured brittlegill, found in mixed forests, and woods in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Russula fragilis is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a fragile cap, typically 2-5 cm in diameter, pale yellow to cream-colored, and often wrinkled or veined. The gills are white to cream-colored, and the stem is slender, white, and up to 4 cm tall. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Russula fragilis typically grows in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with spruce, pine, or birch trees, from July to September. It can be found in moist, acidic soils, and is considered a relatively rare species in the region.
Fragile brittlegill mushroom (Russula fragilis) in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 26, 2017Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Fragile brittlegill mushroom (Russula fragilis) near Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695Observations of Russula fragilis in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various locations. In Tarkhovka Park, west of Saint Petersburg, the fungus was found on August 26, 2017. Additionally, it was spotted near Lembolovo, approximately 40 miles north of Saint Petersburg, on August 27, 2017. These sightings suggest that Russula fragilis can thrive in the region's environment during late summer. The species appears to be able to grow in different areas, including parks and possibly forests or wooded areas near Lembolovo. Further observations may be necessary to fully understand its distribution and habitat preferences in this region. The recorded dates indicate that the fungus is active in late August, which could be a peak period for its growth in the area.
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