Royal fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita regalis) in a spruce forest in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024Synonyms: Agaricus muscarius, Amanita emilii, Amanita muscaria, Amanitaria muscaria, Amanita umbrina.
Common name: royal fly agaric, king of Sweden Amanita.
Russian name: Mukhomor korolevskiy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Amanita regalis, commonly known as the royal fly agaric or the king of Sweden Amanita, is a species of fungus in the family Amanitaceae. A. regalis has a scabby liver-brown cap and a stem which is yellow-ochre at the base, with patches or rings of patches. The fruit bodies somewhat resemble the smaller A. muscaria (fly agaric), which it was formerly regarded as a variety of.
Amanita regalis is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita, characterized by its large size, brown to greyish-brown cap, and white gills. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically grows in association with coniferous trees, particularly spruce and pine, in moist, acidic soils. Fruiting bodies are often found in late summer to early autumn, with a preference for areas with rich humus and moderate shade. The species is considered rare in the region, but can be locally abundant in suitable habitats.
Royal fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita regalis) in a spruce forest in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Brown caps of royal fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita regalis) in a spruce forest in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Warts on a cap of royal fly agaric mushroom (Amanita regalis) in a spruce forest in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Royal fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita regalis) with a side view in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Royal fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita regalis) with a cross section in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Brown warty caps of royal fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita regalis) under spruce trees in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Pair of royal fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita regalis) under spruce trees in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Spores of royal fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita regalis) collected earlier 8/2/2024 in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 23, 2024Observations of Amanita regalis in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus's distinctive characteristics. The royal fly agaric mushrooms were found in a spruce forest in Tarkhovka Park, with brown caps bearing warts. The caps' color and wart-like structures were consistently observed across multiple specimens. Side views and cross-sections of the mushrooms showed their typical shape and internal structure. The fungi were often found under spruce trees, sometimes in pairs, and their spores were collected for further study. The observations suggest that Amanita regalis thrives in the region's spruce forests, with a notable presence in Tarkhovka Park. The detailed documentation of the mushrooms' physical characteristics and habitats provides valuable insights into the species' behavior and ecology in north-western Russia. The spores collected on August 2 were still viable on August 23, indicating their potential for germination.
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