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Spring Entoloma (Entoloma vernum) is one of 40 species of the Entoloma family of the genus Entoloma. It has the second name Rosovoplastinnik spring.
The name determines the time of growth of fruiting bodies – early spring or the first days of summer. Entoloma has a short life span, so it is impossible to meet the mushroom at other times of the year.
Description of Entoloma spring
The characteristics of the appearance of the mushroom must be known. A description of each part and a photo of spring entoloma will be of great help in this.
Cap Description
The mushroom cap is difficult to confuse with other species. It has a characteristic cone shape with a small tubercle located in the center.
It does not have a permanent color, the color varies from gray to black-brown, sometimes with a hint of olive. The diameter of the cap is not more than 5-6 cm. In young entoloma, the edge of the cap is turned up.
The pulp is found either white or brownish in color, has no taste and smell.
The plates are attached to the stem or free, wavy, wide. Initially pale gray, then become with a reddish tint. Spore powder pink.
Description of the leg
The stem of the mushroom Entoloma is fibrous in spring, slightly thickened near the base. It can be lighter than the hat or one tone. The stem is 3-8 cm long, 0,3-0,5 cm in diameter. In old specimens, it reaches a thickness of 1 cm. There is no ring.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
Scientists from different countries claim that Entoloma spring is poisonous. The fruiting body contains toxins that disrupt the activity of the nervous system. Symptoms of poisoning are noticeable 30 minutes after the use of Entoloma.
Where and how to grow
Prefers sandy soil, you can often find Entoloma on the forest edges, where there is coniferous litter. Rarely in the depths of the forest. They grow in groups of 3-5.
The region of growth is very large – throughout the territory of the Federation, up to the regions of the Far East.
Twins and their differences
By external signs, spring can be confused with silky Entoloma (Entolomasericeum).
But this species is very rare, almost never found in the regions of Our Country. It is considered a conditionally edible mushroom. The main difference is in the growth time. The mushroom appears in August and grows until the end of September, when spring is no longer found. Therefore, you can make a mistake only without information about the species.
The second twin is Entoloma garden (Entoloma clypeatum).
Edible mushroom, fruiting period from mid-May to September. Prefers mixed or deciduous forests, orchards. Outwardly, it is very similar to spring. Therefore, lovers of this mushroom should be careful. Species grow at the same time, almost do not differ in appearance. Sadovaya is characterized by a slight floury smell.
Fibrous fibrous (Inocyberimosa) can also be confused out of ignorance.
The difference lies in the color of the fungus and plates (slightly red). The species is poisonous, with very unappetizing data. Reminds me of a badass. Thanks to this, lovers of “silent hunting” bypass the fibre.
A visual video to remember the appearance of the mushroom well:
Conclusion
Entoloma spring has a limited fruiting period and a very unappetizing appearance. Having met an instance that matches the description and photo, it is better to bypass it.