Young mushrooms Sphagnurus paluster (Tephrocybe palustris) in moss near Kavgolovskoe Lake in area of Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2017Synonyms: Agaricus paluster, Agaricus thelephorus, Bryophyllum palustre, Collybia leucomyosotis, Collybia palustris, Collybia thelephora, Lyophyllum palustre, Mycena palustris, Tephrocybe palustris, Tephrophana palustris.
Common name: sphagnum greyling.
Russian names: Tefrotsibe bolotnaya, Liofillum bolotnyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Sphagnurus paluster is a species of fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae which parasitizes Sphagnum moss. It was first described by Charles Horton Peck in 1872. It is commonly called the Sphagnum Greyling due to it being found in peat bogs and to its cap turning grey as it ages and dries.
Sphagnurus paluster is a fungus that grows on sphagnum mosses in acidic bogs. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found in various peatland areas, typically thriving in wet, acidic environments with high humidity. The fungus is characterized by its small, club-shaped fruiting bodies that are yellow to brown in color, and it plays a role in decomposing organic matter in these ecosystems.
Young mushrooms Sphagnurus paluster (Tephrocybe palustris) in moss near Kavgolovskoe Lake in area of Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2017
Mushrooms Sphagnurus paluster (Tephrocybe palustris) in sphagnum moss near Kavgolovskoe Lake in area of Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2017
Sphagnum greyling mushrooms Sphagnurus paluster (Tephrocybe palustris) on a forest cutting site in Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 5, 2017
Sphagnum greyling mushrooms Sphagnurus paluster (Tephrocybe palustris) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 6, 2017
Mushrooms Sphagnurus paluster (Tephrocybe palustris) in swamp near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 25, 2017
Sphagnum greyling mushrooms (Sphagnurus paluster) in a swamp in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 12, 2017
Group of sphagnum greyling mushrooms (Sphagnurus paluster) in a swamp in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 12, 2017
Mushroom Sphagnurus paluster (Tephrocybe palustris) in swamp near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 31, 2019
Mushrooms Sphagnurus paluster (Tephrocybe palustris) in swamp near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 31, 2019
Mushrooms Sphagnurus paluster (Tephrocybe palustris) on black background near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 31, 2019Observations of Sphagnurus paluster in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia show that the fungus grows in various habitats, including moss near lakes, sphagnum moss, forest cutting sites, swamps, and parks. The mushrooms were found in areas such as Toksovo, Lembolovo, Sosnovka Park, Oselki, Kannelyarvi, and Orekhovo, all located north of Saint Petersburg. The fungus was observed growing individually or in groups, often in association with sphagnum moss. The observations took place over several months, from May to August, in 2017 and 2019. The mushrooms were found in a range of environments, from swampy areas to forest edges, highlighting their adaptability to different habitats in the region. The consistent presence of Sphagnurus paluster in these areas suggests that it is a common species in north-western Russia.
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