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Champignons are one of my favorite mushrooms. They have high taste characteristics and are widely used in cooking. There are many species, both edible and poisonous. One of the most surprising is dark red champignon with an unusual flesh color and aroma. You can not meet him often, so such a find for a mushroom picker is a great success. In order not to confuse this dark red species with others, it is worth learning more about its appearance and other features.
The species is distinguished by a dark red hat
What does dark red champignon look like?
In young mushrooms, the cap has the shape of a cone with a blunt top, only in fairly old specimens it becomes flatter. The diameter of the upper part ranges from 10 to 15 cm. The cap itself is very dense and fleshy with a scaly surface. The stem is cylindrical, slightly thickened at the base. It is painted in an off-white shade, but after pressing it noticeably turns red. The height of the legs can reach 10 cm.
A distinctive feature of the fungus is the non-standard color of the pulp. In the context, it has a reddish tint and a slight aroma of anise.
Where does dark red champignon grow?
This species is rarely seen. Mushrooms usually grow in temperate forests: deciduous, coniferous, mixed. The favorite soil of this species is calcareous. As a rule, such specimens grow in groups. The active fruiting period lasts from spring to mid-autumn.
Mushrooms grow in groups
Is it possible to eat dark red champignon
This species is considered edible and versatile. First and second courses are prepared from it, used as a filling for pies and stuffed fish. They are also suitable for pickling and pickling. Professional chefs can prepare about 200 dishes from such products, including sauces and gravies, as well as gourmet delicacies.
False doubles
The dark red look can be easily confused with other varieties. For example, with an edible forest counterpart. Its main distinguishing features are a slight reddening of the pulp and the absence of an anise smell characteristic of the original.
Another edible double is August. It has yellowish flesh with a characteristic mushroom aroma.
August champignons
Inexperienced mushroom pickers should be especially wary of the poisonous red mushroom and fly agaric. These mushrooms are often confused with the edible deep red.
Ginger Doppelgänger (poisonous)
White grebe-shaped fly agaric looks like champignons
Rules for collection and use
When picking mushrooms, it is very important to be sure of their edibility. If there is even the slightest doubt or they grow in a contaminated area, they cannot be collected and eaten. The champignon is carefully cut with a sharp knife, being careful not to damage the fruiting body. It is not recommended to take overripe specimens, as they can provoke poisoning.
Conclusion
Dark red champignon is a very tasty and unusual mushroom. If you follow all the precautionary rules, it will become a real table decoration. Fried, pickled or dried – such a mushroom will improve the taste of any dish. In addition, champignons are dietary and have a beneficial effect on the body, strengthening the cardiovascular system, vision and memory.
