Brown slimecap mushroom (Chroogomphus rutilus) in Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 5, 2017Synonyms: Agaricus gomphus, Agaricus rufescens, Agaricus rutilus, Agaricus viscidus, Chroogomphus britannicus, Chroogomphus corallinus, Chroogomphus helveticus, Chroogomphus testaceus, Cortinarius rutilus, Cortinarius viscidus, Gomphidius corallinus, Gomphidius helveticus, Gomphidius litigiosus, Gomphidius rutilus, Gomphidius testaceus, Gomphidius viscidus, Gomphus viscidus.
Common name: copper spike.
Russian names: Mokrukha purpurovaya, Mokrukha slizistaya, Mokrukha blestyashchaya, Mokrukha zheltonogaya, Mokrukha purpurnaya, Mokrukha sosnovaya, Zheltonog medno-krasnyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Chroogomphus rutilus, commonly known as the brown slimecap or the copper spike, is a species of fungus in the Gomphidiaceae family. First described scientifically as Agaricus rutilus by Jacob Christian Schaffer in 1774, it was transferred to the genus Chroogomphus in 1964 by Orson K. Miller, Jr.. The fungus lives ectomycorrhizally with Pinus species, and is found in Europe and North America. The fruit bodies are edible but not highly regarded.
Chroogomphus rutilus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Gomphaceae. It has a reddish-brown to orange-brown cap and yellow to greenish-yellow stem. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically grows in coniferous forests, especially with pine and spruce, from August to October. In north-western Russia, it is widely distributed and can be found in similar habitats, often forming mycorrhizal relationships with tree roots. The fungus is considered edible and is sometimes picked for food in the region.
Brown slimecap mushroom (Chroogomphus rutilus) in Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 5, 2017
Copper spike mushroom (Chroogomphus rutilus) with a mold Penicillium chroogomphum on its gills near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 16, 2017
Copper spike mushrooms (Chroogomphus rutilus) in Komarovo, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2017
Gills of copper spike mushrooms (Chroogomphus rutilus) in Komarovo, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2017
Copper spike mushrooms (Chroogomphus rutilus) near Vyritsa, 50 miles south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 10, 2017
Copper spike mushrooms (Chroogomphus rutilus) west from Kavgolovo Lake near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 21, 2018
Copper spike mushroom (Chroogomphus rutilus) in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Gills of a copper spike mushroom (Chroogomphus rutilus) in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Side view of a copper spike mushroom (Chroogomphus rutilus) in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Top view of a copper spike mushroom (Chroogomphus rutilus) in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2024
Copper spike mushrooms (Chroogomphus rutilus) between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2024Observations of Chroogomphus rutilus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia show that the fungus is widespread in the region. It has been found in various locations, including Lembolovo, Toksovo, Komarovo, Vyritsa, Kavgolovo Lake, Tarkhovka Park, and between Oselki and Toksovo. The mushroom typically grows in summer and early fall, with observations recorded from July to September. Some specimens have been found with a mold, Penicillium chroogomphum, on their gills. The fungus has been observed growing singly or in groups, with varying sizes and shapes. Detailed photographs of the mushrooms' gills, sides, and tops have been taken, providing a comprehensive view of the species' morphology in the region. Overall, Chroogomphus rutilus appears to be a common and widespread species in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia.
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