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The fragrant govorushka is a rather rare mushroom that can be eaten after special processing. To recognize the talker of this species in the forest, you need to study its photo and remember the main features.
Where fragrant talkers grow
The fragrant talker, or clitocybe, is not very widespread and therefore little known. You can meet her on the territory of the middle lane and in more northern regions. The mushroom usually grows in mixed or coniferous forests, sometimes it comes across singly, but more often it can be found in large groups.
What fragrant talkers look like
The dimensions of the clitocybe are quite small – a neat hat of a fragrant talker reaches from 3 to 6 cm in diameter. At first it has a convex outline, but with age it becomes open-concave, with a wavy and slightly lowered edge. The cap of the mushroom is fleshy, but thin, in color – grayish or fawn, yellowish-gray, ocher. The underside is covered with narrow whitish plates descending on the stem; in adult mushrooms, the plates are brownish-gray.
The leg of the fragrant talker is low and thin – only up to 5 cm in height and up to 1 cm in diameter. The shape of the stem is cylindrical and solid, of the same color as the hat, at the base there is a noticeable slight pubescence.
Is it possible to eat fragrant talkers
Due to its low popularity, clitocybe often raises doubts among mushroom pickers. But in fact, the mushroom belongs to the category of conditionally edible, it can be eaten if you first wash and boil it.
Taste qualities of the mushroom govorushka fragrant
The taste of fragrant talkers is neutral, the pulp is elastic and pleasant both in mono-use and as part of a mushroom platter. But because of the pronounced anise smell, not everyone likes clitocybe, especially since after cooking the aroma does not become weaker.
Benefits and harm to the body
After initial processing, fragrant clitocybe mushrooms become suitable for consumption. But their value lies not only in taste. The pulp of mushrooms contains many useful substances, namely:
- vitamins C and A;
- vitamin D;
- vitamins B1 and B2;
- cellulose;
- useful minerals, in particular, copper, zinc and manganese;
- amino acids and proteins;
- substances with an antibacterial effect;
- clitocybin, a substance that helps with epilepsy.
It is useful to use fragrant govorushki with a lack of vitamins and a breakdown, with bacterial and fungal diseases. They will be of great benefit in the treatment of tuberculosis, if you combine mushroom pulp with medicines. Clitocybe also has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and metabolism, helps to maintain youth and promotes cellular renewal.
Limitations:
- Fragrant talkers cause harm mainly if the pre-treatment of the mushroom was carried out incorrectly.
- Poorly boiled or raw clitocybe can be severely poisoned – intoxication will lead to diarrhea, vomiting and weakness.
- It is not recommended to abuse clitocybe mushrooms, in excess quantities they can worsen well-being.
- It is also worth refusing to use them if the intestines are sluggish, frequent constipation or problems with the pancreas.
False doubles
The fragrant clitocybe has several twins, mostly other talkers with a similar structure and color. Some of them are suitable for consumption, but others are completely inedible, so confusing them with a fragrant talker is simply dangerous.
Anise talker
This edible variety is very similar to the fragrant talker, primarily in the strong anise smell and gray tint of the cap in adult fruiting bodies. But the anise talker is much larger, it can reach 10 cm in diameter, and up to 8 cm in height. The grayish-greenish tint of the anise fungus is more pronounced.
In terms of nutritional qualities, the varieties are approximately the same. Not everyone likes their pulp because of the strong smell, but after primary processing it is suitable for consumption.
Winter talker
You can also confuse a fragrant talker with a winter one, the latter also has a convex at a young age, and then a prostrate hat with thin edges and a cylindrical leg. But in color, the winter talker is grayish or brownish-olive, the yellowness in it is of a completely different shade. In addition, the smell and taste of the flour mushroom are much less appetizing, although it can also be used in food.
Желобчатая горовушка
This variety belongs to the category of inedible, it is better not to confuse the fragrant talker when collecting with it. The cap of an adult fungus is concave with a navel-like depression in the center, dry to the touch.
The grooved variety can be distinguished by its gray-white or gray-brown color, as well as by the mealy aroma and taste of the pulp. In addition, the peak of fruiting in the variety occurs quite late, from the beginning of November to January, which is reflected in the name.
Collection rules
The fragrant talker is an autumn mushroom, which follows from the beginning of September to the beginning of October. The chance to find a clitocybe is highest in coniferous forests with a large number of spruces. However, it should be borne in mind that the mushroom is rare, even with careful searches it is unlikely to be able to harvest a large crop.
You need to look for a fragrant talker in clean areas. You can not collect fruiting bodies that grow too close to roads and industrial facilities, they contain a lot of toxic substances from the soil and air.
Use
Before culinary preparation, a fragrant talker must be pre-treated. Processing takes little time and boils down to the fact that the mushroom is first cleaned of the earth and adhering debris, then washed, and then boiled for 10 minutes in salt water. After that, the water must be drained, and the mushrooms themselves put in a colander and wait until all excess water drains from them.
Boiled talkers are usually consumed in their pure form with cereals, salads, potatoes or meat dishes. Clitocybe can also be marinated in vinegar sauce. But frying and salting this variety of edible mushrooms is not accepted, because of the strong non-standard smell, the dishes are less tasty.
Conclusion
The fragrant govorushka is quite rare in the forests and therefore is not popular with mushroom pickers. In addition, the bright smell of autumn mushroom is not to everyone’s taste. But after proper processing, clitocybe can be safely consumed in a pickled or boiled form in moderation.
