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Golden-veined spit is a lamellar representative of the mushroom kingdom, belonging to the Plyuteev family. The Latin name is Pluteus chrysophlebius. It is very rare, it is considered inedible.
What does the golden vein look like
The golden-veined pluteus (shown in the photo) is classified as a small mushroom. The total height varies between 5-6 cm. The fruit body does not have a good taste, and the smell of the pulp is barely perceptible. The aroma can be felt if you carefully rub the fragment of the cap. This smell is comparable to the weak evaporation of chlorine.
Cap Description
The caps of young specimens are broadly conical, while those of older specimens are flatter, there may be a bulge (tubercle) in the center. Yellow color is bright in young mushrooms. The color palette ranges from rich yellow to golden straw. With age, a brown tint is added to the color, but the yellowness does not disappear. The flesh of the cap is thin, almost transparent along the edge, finely ribbed, so the color seems dark ocher. At the break, the flesh is light, with a slight yellowness.
The diameter of the cone-shaped cap also changes with age. The indicator ranges from 1 to 2,5 cm.
The surface of the mushroom is shiny, reminiscent of lacquered due to moisture. In youth, the cap has a “veininess”, which is visually created by wrinkles in the center of the cap. By old age, the bruising goes away, and the hat becomes smooth.
The plates located under the cap of the golden-veined spit have a whitish tint, after the spores ripen, the color changes, becoming pinkish. The plates have rudimentary plates.
Description of the leg
The length of the leg of the golden vein usually does not exceed 50 mm, the smallest specimens have a height of 20 mm. The leg is usually even, cylindrical, very fragile, its diameter is from 1 to 3 mm. When touched, smoothness is noted. Color – pale yellow, sometimes whitish. At the base, you can see a white substance resembling cotton wool – these are the remains of the basal mycelium.
The absence of a ring was noted in the golden-veined spit, which makes it possible to distinguish it from other varieties.
Where and how to grow
This type of mushroom is very rare, so it is impossible to specify the exact distribution area. Single representatives of the species were found on different continents, in countries with different climates. The appearance of golden-vein specimens has been recorded in Europe, Asia, and the USA. In Our Country, mushrooms can be found in areas with deciduous and mixed forests. Saprophytes are found on stumps and snags of deciduous, less often coniferous trees. They may form small groups, but are more common alone.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
Due to the low prevalence of the mushroom, there is no information about its edibility. Some sources indicate that the golden-veined whip is edible, while others refer to it as conditionally edible due to the poor quality of the pulp and an unpleasant odor. But most still believe that the mushroom is inedible.
The bright colors of the hat are misleading mushroom pickers. Many are afraid to collect the fruiting bodies of plutes, mistaking them for poisonous ones. In order not to suffer from indigestion and to allow fungi to spread on the planet, it is better to refuse to collect golden vein spit.
Twins and their differences
Among the Plyuteevs, there are several species that are distinguished by the bright colors of the hat. They have a similar structure, but you can recognize them by their size.
The twins of the golden-veined spit are considered:
- Golden-colored whip. Its main difference is the larger size. In this species, there are more brown shades in the color. It belongs to edible specimens, but due to low taste and rare occurrence, it is practically not used for food.
- Lion-yellow whip. It has a velvety cap, in the center of which we can distinguish a mesh, and not a “venous” pattern. Wrinkling appears in young fruiting bodies and does not disappear with age. Ranked among the little-studied, but edible specimens.
- Plyutey Fenzl – one of the brightest representatives of the genus. Its feature is the presence of a ring on the leg. Due to its rarity, it is included in the Red Book. There is no information on toxicity.
- Orange-wrinkled whip. A distinctive feature is the presence of orange tones in color. A rudimentary ring can be seen on the stem. Edibility, as well as toxicity, has not been confirmed, so it is not recommended to collect.
Conclusion
Golden-veined whip is a bright yellow representative of the mushroom kingdom. Its collection is difficult due to the low occurrence, and edibility remains in doubt. Existing twins have a similar coloration, differ slightly in size, and are poorly studied. The edibility of twins has also not been proven.
