Conical wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe conica) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016Synonyms: Agaricus conicus, Agaricus tristis, Godfrinia conica, Hygrocybe chloroides, Hygrocybe cinereifolia, Hygrocybe conicopalustris, Hygrocybe nigrescens, Hygrocybe olivaceonigra, Hygrocybe pseudoconica, Hygrocybe riparia, Hygrocybe tristis, Hygrophorus conicopalustris, Hygrophorus conicus, Hygrophorus nigrescens, Hygrophorus olivaceoniger, Hygrophorus tristis.
Common name: blackening waxcap.
Russian name: Gigrotsibe konicheskaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Hygrocybe conica, commonly known as the witch's hat, conical wax cap or conical slimy cap, is a colourful member of the genus Hygrocybe (the waxcaps), found across northern Europe and North America. Originally described as Hygrophorus conicus, it may be a complex of closely related and similar species.
Hygrocybe conica is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a conical to bell-shaped cap, typically 1-4 cm in diameter, often brightly colored in shades of red, orange, or yellow. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it is commonly found in moist, grassy areas, meadows, and woodland edges, particularly in late summer and early fall. In north-western Russia, it is widely distributed, fruiting from July to October, and can be abundant in certain years, especially after warm and wet weather. The fungus is saprotrophic, obtaining its nutrients from decomposing organic matter, and is considered edible, but not highly prized due to its small size and soft texture.
Conical wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe conica) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016
Close up of conical wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe conica) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016
Conical wax cap mushrooms (Hygrocybe conica) near a forest road near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016
Close up of some orange waxcap mushrooms, may be Hygrocybe conica, near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016
Close up of a conical wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe conica) near Dibuny, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 7, 2016
Blackening waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe conica) in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2017
Blackening waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe conica) on roadside in pine forest near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 28, 2017
Blackening waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe conica) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 28, 2017
Blackening waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe conica) on roadside in a pine forest near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 18, 2017
Blackening waxcap mushroom (Hygrocybe conica) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2017
Blackening waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe conica) near a river in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 4, 2018
Conical wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe conica) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2018Observations of Hygrocybe conica in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia show that the fungus grows in various locations, including forests, roadsides, and near water bodies. The mushrooms were found in areas south and northwest of Saint Petersburg, such as Lisiy Nos, Dibuny, and Toksovo. They typically appear in late summer to early fall, with sightings recorded from August to September. The fungus often grows in clusters, and its caps can range in color from orange to blackening, as seen in the "blackening waxcap" varieties. Some observations note the presence of Hygrocybe conica near pine forests, larch groves, and lakes, suggesting a possible association with specific tree species or habitats. Overall, the observations highlight the widespread distribution of Hygrocybe conica in the region.
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