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Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Agaricales: Strophariaceae: Leratiomyces magnivelaris (Peck) Bridge & Spooner, 2008

Leratiomyces magnivelaris

Synonyms: Naematoloma magnivelaris, Psilocybe magnivelaris, Stropharia magnivelaris, Stropholoma magnivelaris.

Russian name: Leratsiomitses obshirnokoltsevoy.

AI-generated description

Leratiomyces magnivelaris is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. It has been found in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, typically growing on coniferous wood debris, especially pine and spruce. In north-western Russia, it fruits from July to October, preferring moist, shaded areas with abundant organic matter. The species is characterized by its bright red to orange-red cap, 2-5 cm in diameter, and slender stem, 3-6 cm long.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

<B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> mushrooms on mulch and wood chips on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-07-20.htm">July 20, 2016</A>
LinkLeratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms on mulch and wood chips on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 20, 2016
<B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> mushrooms on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-07-21.htm">July 21, 2016</A>
LinkLeratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 21, 2016
<B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> mushrooms on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-08-08.htm">August 8, 2016</A>
LinkLeratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 8, 2016
<B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> mushrooms growing on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2016-08-16.htm">August 16, 2016</A>
LinkLeratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms growing on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016
<B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> mushrooms on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkLeratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
Mushrooms <B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkMushrooms Leratiomyces magnivelaris on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
Close up of <B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkClose up of Leratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
Group of mushrooms <B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkGroup of mushrooms Leratiomyces magnivelaris on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
Cluster of mushrooms <B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkCluster of mushrooms Leratiomyces magnivelaris on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
Masses of mushrooms <B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkMasses of mushrooms Leratiomyces magnivelaris on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
<B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> mushrooms on mulch and wood chips on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-06-02.htm">June 2, 2017</A>
LinkLeratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms on mulch and wood chips on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 2, 2017
<B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> mushrooms on mulch and wood chips on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-11.htm">May 11, 2019</A>
LinkLeratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms on mulch and wood chips on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2019
<B>Leratiomyces magnivelaris</B> mushrooms on mulch and wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-11.htm">May 11, 2019</A>
LinkLeratiomyces magnivelaris mushrooms on mulch and wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2019

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Leratiomyces magnivelaris in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed the fungus growing on various substrates, primarily mulch and wood chips, in Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg. The mushrooms were found on multiple occasions between July 2016 and May 2019, with sightings on specific dates including July 20, 21, August 8, 16, 2016, and May 27, 2017, as well as June 2, 2017, and May 11, 2019. The fungus was observed in various forms, including single mushrooms, groups, clusters, and masses, often on tree utilization sites or areas with wood chips and mulch. Close-up observations were also made to examine the mushroom's morphology. The consistent presence of Leratiomyces magnivelaris in Sosnovka Park suggests it is a common inhabitant of this environment, thriving on organic matter like mulch and wood chips.

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Acknowledgements

Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.

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