Slimy orange webcap mushroom (Cortinarius mucosus) growing in Yagel (Cladonia sp.) lichens west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012Synonyms: Agaricus mucosus, Cortinarius collinitus, Myxacium mucosum.
Common name: orange webcap.
Russian name: Pautinnik slizistyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cortinarius mucosus, commonly known as the orange webcap or the slimy cortinarius, is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. In North America, the species is more commonly associated with northern coniferous forests. The specific epithet is derived from the Latin word mucosus, meaning mucus.
Cortinarius mucosus is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Cortinariaceae. It has a slimy cap that is 2-6 cm in diameter, initially convex then flattened, with a violet-brown to reddish-brown color. The stipe is 3-7 cm long and 0.5-1.5 cm thick, with a similar color to the cap. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Cortinarius mucosus has been found in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with spruce and pine trees. It typically fruits from late summer to early autumn, preferring moist and acidic soils. The species is considered rare in the region, but can be locally abundant in suitable habitats.
Slimy orange webcap mushroom (Cortinarius mucosus) growing in Yagel (Cladonia sp.) lichens west from Kannelyarvi, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2012
Orange webcap mushrooms (slimy cortinarius, Cortinarius mucosus) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016
Orange (slimy) webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius mucosus) in Posiolok near Vyritsa, south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 16, 2016
Slimy webcap mushrooms Cortinarius mucosus on a sandy road in pine forest between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2017
Orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius mucosus) north from Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017
Orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius mucosus) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2017
Fairy ring of orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius mucosus) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 20, 2017
Webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius mucosus(?)) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 28, 2018
Orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius mucosus(?)) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 28, 2018
Orange webcap mushrooms (Cortinarius mucosus) between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2024Observations of Cortinarius mucosus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus grows in various locations, often in association with lichens or in pine forests. It has been found growing in Yagel lichens, on sandy roads, and in areas with low vegetation. The mushrooms typically appear in late summer to early fall, with sightings recorded from August to October. They often form fairy rings, as observed near Lembolovo. The fungus has been spotted in multiple locations north of Saint Petersburg, including Lembolovo, Posiolok, and between Orekhovo and Lembolovo. Similar species have also been found near Dibuny, with some sightings requiring confirmation of the species identity. Recent observations continue to be recorded, with a sighting as recent as August 2024 between Oselki and Toksovo.
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