Horsehair parachute mushrooms (Gymnopus androsaceus) near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017Synonyms: Agaricus androsaceus, Androsaceus androsaceus, Chamaeceras androsaceus, Marasmius androsaceus, Merulius androsaceus, Setulipes androsaceus.
Common name: horsehair parachute.
Russian name: Negniiuchnik tychinkovyy.
Gymnopus androsaceus is a small to medium-sized agaric fungus with a pinkish-brown cap and white gills. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically grows in moist, shaded areas with rich soil, often associated with coniferous or mixed forests. Fruiting bodies are usually found from July to October, with peak abundance in August and September. The fungus is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with abundant moss and leaf litter.
Horsehair parachute mushrooms (Gymnopus androsaceus) near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017
Horsehair parachute mushrooms (Gymnopus androsaceus) on a twig near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017
Horsehair parachute mushrooms (Gymnopus androsaceus) on forest litter near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017
Horsehair parachute mushrooms (Gymnopus androsaceus) together with some small grey Mycena near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017
Close up of horsehair parachute mushrooms (Gymnopus androsaceus) near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017
Caps of horsehair parachute mushrooms (Gymnopus androsaceus) near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017
Horsehair parachute mushrooms (Gymnopus androsaceus) collected in a spruce forest near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017
Group of horsehair parachute mushrooms (Gymnopus androsaceus) collected in a spruce forest near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017Observations of Gymnopus androsaceus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus grows in various environments, including on twigs, forest litter, and near spruce forests. On July 23, 2017, specimens were found near Pesochnaya, north-west of Saint Petersburg, with some growing alone and others alongside small grey Mycena mushrooms. Close-up observations show the distinctive caps of the horsehair parachute mushrooms. The fungus was also collected in a spruce forest, where it grew in groups. The observations suggest that Gymnopus androsaceus is adaptable to different substrates and can thrive in the region's forests. The specimens were found in a variety of formations, from solitary individuals to clusters, highlighting the fungus's ability to colonize different areas. Overall, the observations provide insight into the growth habits and distribution of Gymnopus androsaceus in north-western Russia.
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