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Baggy golovach is an edible representative of the Champignon family. The species is found infrequently, grows in single specimens on the edge of the forest, fields, meadows and pastures. Since the mushroom has similar counterparts, you must carefully read the description, view photos and videos.
What does a baggy golovach look like
The fruit body reaches a diameter of 15-20 cm. The warty surface is fine-grained, painted whitish, with age the color changes to gray-brown. As it grows, the rounded fruiting body cracks and the upper part collapses. From there, the pulp falls out with spores that scatter in the wind and give life to a new mushroom generation.
In young specimens, the flesh is snow-white, with a pleasant mushroom taste and aroma. Further, it turns brown or olive-brown in color and acquires an unpleasant odor.
You can recognize the species by the tuberculate surface
Where and how to grow
The baggy golovach prefers to grow in open sunny places. It can be found in fields and meadows, along roads, in city parks and squares. Distributed throughout Our Country, bears fruit throughout the warm period.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
The mushroom belongs to the 4th group of edibility. In cooking, only young specimens with white flesh are used. The mushroom is valuable for culinary specialists, as it contains carbohydrates, a large amount of protein, micro and macro elements, and vitamins.
Before cooking, the mushrooms are washed, peeled and boiled. Further, it can be used to prepare soups, fried and stewed dishes.
Old specimens are not eaten, as they absorb toxins like a sponge and can harm the body.
Medicinal properties of baggy golovachi
Due to the rich mineral and fortified composition, the baggy golovach has found wide application in medicine. One of the main medicinal properties is antibacterial action. On its basis, drugs are made against salmonella, streptococci and staphylococci.
In folk medicine, baggy golovach is used to eliminate the following ailments:
- improves vision;
- strengthens the heart muscle;
- increases immunity;
- improves the functioning of the digestive organs;
- improves the condition of teeth, bones and joints.
Despite the fact that the baggy golovach benefits the body, it also has contraindications. In large quantities, it is not recommended to use it for hypertensive patients, people with pancreatitis, peptic ulcer and with exacerbated gastritis.
Since the mushroom is a heavy food, it is necessary to abstain from it for children under 8 years of age and not to consume it 2-3 hours before bedtime.
Twins and their differences
The baggy golovach, like any forest dweller, has similar counterparts. Such as:
- Raincoat blackberry-spiky – an edible species that grows in small families in deciduous forests. The hemispherical fruiting body is covered with closely growing spines. The flesh is dense, whitish, becoming dark brown with age. In cooking, only young specimens are used.
A rare species resembling a hedgehog
- Raincoat smelly – inedible copy. The brown fruit body is covered with curved spines and reaches a height of up to 5 cm. Mushrooms grow in coniferous and deciduous forests, forming star clusters. The smell is unpleasant, repulsive. Fruiting species from May to October. When eaten, the fungus causes food poisoning.
When eaten, the species causes poisoning
Conclusion
Baggy golovach – belongs to the 4th group of edibility. Due to its beneficial properties, this representative of the mushroom kingdom has found wide application in cooking and traditional medicine. But since the species has contraindications, it is necessary to consult a doctor before use.