Shaggy parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum olivieri) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013Synonyms: Lepiota olivieri, Macrolepiota olivieri, Macrolepiota rachodes, Mastocephalus olivieri.
Common names: shaggy parasol, c+D109onifer parasol.
Russian names: Grib-zontik Olive, Grib-zontik krasneiushchiy, Khlorofillum Olive.
Chlorophyllum olivieri is a rare species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in urban parks and forests, typically growing in association with deciduous trees. Records from north-western Russia indicate that the fungus fruits in late summer to early autumn, preferring rich soils and humid environments. Its distribution in the region appears to be scattered, with few documented occurrences.
Shaggy parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum olivieri) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013
Scales on a cap of Shaggy parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum olivieri) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013
Shaggy parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum olivieri) cultivated by ants growing on ant hill in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013
Young Shaggy parasol mushrooms (Chlorophyllum olivieri) cultivated by ants in ant hill in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013
Cap of Shaggy parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum olivieri) in Okhtinsky Park in Toksovo, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 13, 2013
Shaggy parasol mushrooms (Chlorophyllum olivieri) on a lawn in Solnechnoe, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 30, 2016
Shaggy parasol mushrooms (Chlorophyllum olivieri) at a tree base near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016Observations of Chlorophyllum olivieri in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various locations. In Okhtinsky Park, Toksovo, the fungus was found on September 13, 2013, with notable features including scales on its cap and cultivation by ants on ant hills. Young mushrooms were also observed being cultivated by ants. The species was also spotted on a lawn in Solnechnoe on July 30, 2016, and near a tree base in Lisiy Nos on September 16, 2016. These sightings suggest that Chlorophyllum olivieri can thrive in different environments, including parks, lawns, and woodland areas, and may have a symbiotic relationship with ants. The fungus appears to be present in the region during late summer and early fall, with observations recorded in both September and July. Its distribution spans across north-western Russia, including areas near Saint Petersburg.
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