Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinata(?) on a lawn in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 29, 2017Synonyms: Agaricus ochroleucus, Agaricus pectinaceus, Agaricus pectinatus, Russula consobrina.
Russian name: Syroezhka grebenchataya.
Russula pectinata is a small to medium-sized fungus with a cap that ranges from 2-6 cm in diameter, typically yellowish-brown to reddish-brown in color. It has a white to cream-colored spore print and gills that are crowded and free from the stem. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Russula pectinata is commonly found in coniferous forests, particularly under spruce and pine trees, during late summer to early autumn. It tends to grow in moist areas with rich soil, often in association with mosses and other vegetation. The fungus is considered edible, but its taste and odor are not highly valued.
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinata(?) on a lawn in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 29, 2017
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinata near a memorial in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 29, 2017
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinata(?) on a lawn in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2017
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinata on a lawn in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 19, 2017
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinata(?) in Park of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2017
Brittlegill mushrooms Russula pectinata(?) on a lawn in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 23, 2024Observations of the fungus Russula pectinata in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various locations within the Gardens of Polytechnic Institute in Saint Petersburg. The species was found on lawns, with sightings recorded on multiple dates: July 29, August 13, and August 19 in 2017, as well as September 19, 2017, in the Park of Polytechnic Institute. Additional observations were made on July 23, 2024, also on a lawn in the Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. The fungus was often noted near specific features such as a memorial. These sightings suggest that Russula pectinata can thrive in urban park environments within this region, appearing over multiple years and across different summer months. The consistent presence in similar habitats implies a level of adaptability to local conditions.
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