Deer mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016Synonyms: Agaricus atricapillus, Agaricus cervinus, Agaricus curtisii, Agaricus pluteus, Agaricus rigens, Agaricus umbrosus, Hyporrhodius cervinus, Pluteus atricapillus, Pluteus bullii, Pluteus curtisii, Pluteus eximius, Pluteus rigens, Pluteus umbrosus, Rhodosporus cervinus.
Common name: deer shield.
Russian names: Pliutey oleniy, Oleniy grib, Pliutey buryy, Pliutey tiomno—voloknistyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Pluteus cervinus, also known as Pluteus atricapillus and commonly known as the deer shield or the deer or fawn mushroom, is a mushroom that belongs to the large genus Pluteus. It is found on rotten logs, roots and tree stumps and is widely distributed. It can also grow on sawdust and other wood waste. Being very variable in appearance, it has been divided into several varieties or subspecies, some of which are sometimes considered species in their own right. It is edible, but not often collected for the table.
Pluteus cervinus is a species of edible fungus that grows in clusters on decaying wood, particularly coniferous trees. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits from July to October, preferring moist environments with rich organic matter. The cap is 3-8 cm in diameter, brown to tan, and often umbilicate, while the gills are free, crowded, and pinkish-brown. It can be found in urban parks, forests, and along rivers, including the Neva River and its tributaries, where it grows on stumps, logs, and other decaying wood.
Deer mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016
Deer shield mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus(?)) on a rotten log in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 30, 2017
Deer shield mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2017
Deer shield mushroom (Pluteus cervinus) on a rotten stump in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 4, 2017
Gills of a deer shield mushroom (Pluteus cervinus) on a rotten stump in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 4, 2017
Deer shield mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 21, 2017
Deer shield mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus) near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 24, 2017
Deer shield mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2018
Deer shield mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus)(?) near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018
Deer mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus)(?) in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 4, 2018
Underside of deer shield mushroom (Pluteus cervinus) on a mulched stump at oak alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2019
Deer shield mushroom (Pluteus cervinus) on a mulched stump at oak alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2019Deer mushrooms (Pluteus cervinus) were observed in various locations in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia between 2016 and 2019. They were found growing on rotten logs, stumps, and mulched wood in areas such as Orekhovo, Sosnovka Park, Lisiy Nos, Alexander Park, and Catherine Park. The mushrooms were typically seen in late summer and early fall, with observations recorded in June, July, August, and September. Some observations noted the distinctive gills of the mushroom, while others mentioned the presence of multiple individuals in a given area. The deer shield mushrooms were often found near Saint Petersburg, with locations ranging from west to north of the city. Overall, the observations suggest that Pluteus cervinus is a relatively common species in the region, thriving in areas with decaying wood and suitable habitat.
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