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The aspen row has several names: leafy, aspen greenfinch, in Latin – Tricholoma frondosae, Tricholoma equestre var populinum. The fungus belongs to the Tricholomovye or Ordinary family from the Lamellar order. A photo of the aspen row, its description and distinguishing features are presented below.
Where aspen rows grow
This species exists in symbiosis with aspen and birch, therefore it is most often found in deciduous plantings. Occasionally, aspen rowing can be found in mixed and coniferous forests; it prefers sandy soil.
Distributed in Western Siberia, the Tomsk region, as well as in regions with a temperate climate.
The first copies appear in August, the last can be found in the first decade of October.
What do aspen rows look like
The cap is formed in the form of a cone, with time it becomes flatter, prostrate, a wide tubercle is visible in the center. In older specimens, the edge of the cap is curved, it can be wrapped up. The diameter is from 4 to 11 cm, the maximum value is 15 cm. The surface of the fungus is dry, sticky during precipitation. The color of the leafy row depends on the region and can be olive or greenish yellow. In the center of the cap, scales of a reddish-brown or greenish-brown color are formed.
The pulp of the mushroom is snow-white, the presence of a yellowish tint is possible. The smell is mealy, the taste is mild.
Under the cap with an average frequency, yellowish or greenish plates are formed. In older specimens, the color of the plates darkens.
The color of the spore powder is white. Spores are smooth, ellipsoidal in shape.
The leg of the fungus is elongated, the height is from 5 to 10 cm, the maximum figure is 14 cm. The diameter is 0,7-2 cm, for large members of the family it is 2,5 cm. The shape of the leg is cylindrical with a slight expansion towards the base. The surface is smooth, slight fibrousness is allowed. The color is greenish yellow.
Is it possible to eat aspen rows
Research conducted by scientists has revealed the presence of a toxic component in rows that can lead to the destruction of muscle tissue. Until now, aspen representatives were classified as conditionally edible, that is, they could be consumed after a long pre-treatment.
Taste qualities of the mushroom rowing deciduous
Rows, especially old ones, are very bitter, so it is not recommended to eat them without soaking and boiling. Soaking is carried out in cold water for 2-3 days, then boiled for at least 30 minutes.
Benefits and harm to the body
Antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis are obtained from mushrooms. They contain many vitamins of groups A, C, B, PP. Experts say that edible varieties help people suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure. But you should not eat rows regularly, they can cause digestive problems, and toxic substances will accumulate in the body, which will eventually lead to health problems.
False doubles
Similar instances of rows are very easy to confuse. Therefore, when picking mushrooms, you should be extremely careful.
The following types can be called twins of the aspen row:
- spruce appears in the forest in the same period as the aspen. The main difference is that spruce specimens grow under spruce trees, and aspen specimens grow under aspens and some deciduous trees. The hat of spruce representatives is less scaly. It becomes more brown with age. The flesh at the break may have a pinkish color. This species is classified as poisonous;
- olive colored differs in dark, almost black scales. Widespread in coniferous forests. Considered poisonous;
- sulfur yellow has no scaly cap. Grows in groups in coniferous and mixed forests. The taste is bitter, the aroma is unpleasant. Belongs to inedible species.
Collection rules
For medical purposes, they are collected away from enterprises and residential areas. Mushrooms tend to accumulate toxins, so collection near landfills, factories, roads is prohibited.
Use
Conditionally edible mushrooms are suitable for food after preliminary preparation. They are soaked in cold water for several days, and then boiled until bitterness is eliminated.
Collecting old copies is not recommended. They are very bitter and accumulate more toxins than young mushrooms.
Given that poisonous compounds were found in the rows, the question of suitability for food remains in doubt.
Conclusion
A photo of an aspen row will help to distinguish it from other poisonous representatives of the mushroom kingdom. The use of deciduous rowing can result in poisoning, so you should refrain from collecting and harvesting it for the winter.