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Champignon crooked or distinctly nodular is an edible representative of the Champignon family. It grows among coniferous trees from July to October. In appearance, it is very similar to a pale grebe, therefore, in order not to harm your body, you must carefully study the description, view photos and videos.
What does a curved champignon look like?
A hat with a diameter of 10 cm at a young age resembles a blunt bell, with time the surface straightens and becomes flatly rounded. It is covered with a gray-white velvety skin, which is easily removed during cleaning. The lower layer is formed by thin dark plates covered with a dense film. As it grows, it breaks through and descends on the leg in the form of a skirt. Reproduction occurs by elongated spores, which are in a dark brown powder.
The leg is even, cylindrical in shape, grows up to 8 cm. The velvety surface is colored to match the cap and becomes hollow with age. The pulp is dense, light yellow in color, with pressure and with mechanical damage, a small yellow spot remains. The species has a light anise aroma and mushroom taste.
Where champignon grows distinctly nodular
Curve champignon prefers to grow in coniferous forests, on a needle-like substrate. Occurs singly and in small families.
Is it possible to eat champignon curve
The species is edible, the taste is not inferior to field champignon. It is used in fried, boiled and canned form. Before cooking, the mushroom crop is cleaned from the ground and the film is removed. They can also be dried and frozen. The frozen product is stored for no more than a year, thawed mushrooms are not re-frozen.
False doubles
Curve champignon, like any representative of the mushroom kingdom, has twins. According to external characteristics, it can be confused with the following types:
- field champignon – an edible copy with good taste. It grows on sunny lawns, in grass, in urban areas, along roads. Fruiting from May to October. The species is distributed throughout Our Country.
- yellow skinned – a poisonous specimen, when eaten, causes severe food poisoning. You can recognize the fungus by a yellow-white surface with brownish spots in the center. When pressed, a yellow spot appears. The pulp is brown in color. When cooked, a strong phenolic odor appears.
Rules for collection and use
The collection of crooked champignons is carried out in the morning, in clear, dry weather. Found mushrooms are not cut, but carefully twisted. The resulting hole is covered with grass or earth. Since the mushroom, like a sponge, absorbs all harmful substances, the collection should be carried out in environmentally friendly places, away from roads and industrial enterprises.
Mushrooms are great for cooking fried, canned dishes, and they also make delicious and aromatic soups.
Champignon curve is not recommended to use:
- pregnant and lactating women;
- children up to 7 years;
- people with gastrointestinal diseases;
- with individual intolerance.
Conclusion
Curve champignon is a tasty, fragrant mushroom that grows in coniferous forests. Since it has poisonous counterparts, it is necessary to carefully study it before going on a quiet hunt. Experienced mushroom pickers recommend, in order not to harm themselves and their loved ones, to pass by old and unknown specimens.