Pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma lividocyanulum(?) in sphagnum moss in a swamp near Razliv Lake near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2018Synonyms: Eccilia griseorubella, Eccilia lividocyanula, Leptonia lividocyanula, Rhodophyllus griseorubellus, Rhodophyllus lividocyanulus.
Entoloma lividocyanulum is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus with a bluish-grey cap and white to pale yellow gills. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and forest edges, often in association with mosses and other low-growing vegetation. Fruitings usually occur from late summer to early autumn, with a peak in September. The fungus is relatively rare in the region, but can be found in suitable habitats, particularly in areas with rich soil and moderate shade.
Pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma lividocyanulum(?) in sphagnum moss in a swamp near Razliv Lake near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2018
Caps of pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma lividocyanulum(?) in sphagnum moss in a swamp near Razliv Lake near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2018
Caps of pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma lividocyanulum(?) in sphagnum moss when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2024
Pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma lividocyanulum(?) in sphagnum moss when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 19, 2024
Spores (in lugol) of pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma lividocyanulum(?) collected earlier 7/19/2024 in Lisiy Nos near St. Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2024
Spores (in KOH) of pinkgill mushrooms Entoloma lividocyanulum(?) collected earlier 7/19/2024 in Lisiy Nos near St. Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2024In the Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, observations of the fungus Entoloma lividocyanulum were made in sphagnum moss swamps. On August 25, 2018, pinkgill mushrooms were found near Razliv Lake, with caps visible in the moss. Similar observations were made on July 19, 2024, near Lisiy Nos, where the mushrooms were exposed to both daylight and UV-A blacklight, revealing their caps. The spores of these mushrooms were later examined under lugol and KOH on August 22, 2024, providing further insight into their characteristics. The fungus was consistently found in sphagnum moss, suggesting a specific habitat preference. The use of UV-A blacklight did not appear to reveal any distinct features, as the caps remained visible under both lighting conditions. These observations contribute to the understanding of Entoloma lividocyanulum's habits and distribution in the region.
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