Velvet bolete mushroom (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013Synonyms: Boletopsis squalida, Boletus aureus, Boletus guttatus, Boletus squalidus, Boletus variegatus, Ixocomus variegatus, Suillus squalidus, Versipellis guttata, Versipellis variegata.
Common name: velvet bolete.
Russian names: Maslionok zhelto-buryy, Maslionok piostryy, Mokhovik bolotnyy, Mokhovik peschanyy, Mokhovik zhelto-buryy, Bolotovik, Pestrets.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Suillus variegatus, commonly called the velvet bolete or variegated bolete, is a species of edible mushroom in the genus Suillus. Like all bolete-like species it has tubes, and pores, instead of gills under its cap. The mushroom forms a mycorrhizal relationship with pine and occurs in North America and Eurasia.
Suillus variegatus is a species of boletoid fungus characterized by its yellow to brown cap, white to yellow pores, and white to yellowish stem with granules. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits in association with Scots pine from July to October, often in sandy soils and heathlands. The species is relatively common in these regions, particularly in areas with acidic soils and coniferous tree cover. Fruitbodies are usually solitary or scattered, occasionally forming small groups, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, forest edges, and clearings.
Velvet bolete mushroom (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) in a forest around Kavgolovskoe Lake, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2013
Velvet bolete mushroom (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 24, 2016
Velvet bolete mushroom (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 27, 2016
Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016
Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2016
Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 17, 2016
Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) and slender brittlegill (Russula gracillima) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016
Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) between Orekhovo and Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2016
Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus) near Orekhovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 9, 2017
Velvet bolete mushrooms (Suillus variegatus, Russian name Mokhovik) near Orekhovo, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 30, 2018Observations of Suillus variegatus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus is commonly found in forests around Kavgolovskoe Lake, Toksovo, Orekhovo, and Lembolovo. The mushroom typically appears between July and September, with multiple sightings recorded during this period. In 2016, observations were made on July 24, July 27, August 13 (twice), August 17, August 24, and September 28. Further sightings occurred on September 9, 2017, and August 30, 2018. The fungus often grows in association with other species, such as the slender brittlegill (Russula gracillima). The consistent presence of Suillus variegatus in these areas suggests that it is a widespread and common species in north-western Russia. Multiple observations in different years indicate its regular occurrence in the region.
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