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Collibia yellow-lamellar is an edible variety of the mushroom kingdom. But very often mushroom pickers ignore this species, meaning by it a poisonous variety. During mushroom hunting, in order not to accidentally pick up false twins, it is necessary to study the characteristic features of the variety and view the photo.
What does yellow-lamellar collybia look like?
In order not to pick up poisonous specimens and thereby protect yourself and your loved ones, you need to know what the yellow-lamellar Gymnopus looks like. Knowing the varietal characteristics, place and time of growth, you can return home with a full basket of delicious mushroom harvest.
Cap Description
The hat of this variety is small, up to 60 mm in diameter. In young specimens, it has a convex shape, and with age it becomes flat-prostrate with wavy edges. The matte skin is dark red or burgundy in color with a thin pale stripe along the edge.
The surface is smooth, covered with mucus after rain. The hat quickly absorbs moisture, so in rainy weather it swells and becomes dark in color.
On the lower part there are numerous accreted or free snow-white plates, which become cream or dark yellow with age.
Description of the leg
The leg of Hypnopus yellow-lamellar is small, reaches a height of up to 8 cm, and a thickness of 5 mm. The shape is curved, cylindrical, occasionally expanding towards the bottom. The surface is smooth, light brown or pale yellow.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
Collybia yellow-lamellar – edible species. Despite the absence of aroma and a pronounced aftertaste, this species in fried, stewed and canned form does not differ in taste from its noble counterparts.
Where and how to grow
Collybia yellow-lamellar grows singly and in small groups in coniferous and deciduous forests, in shaded areas with fallen leaves, needles, and wood dust. Fruiting occurs from May to October.
Twins and their differences
This forest dweller has edible and conditionally edible counterparts.
Collibia water-loving – This is a non-poisonous mushroom, which can be recognized by the following characteristics:
- light color;
- cylindrical shape of the leg;
- the lower part is encircled by dark yellow and pink mushroom threads.
Gymnopus oak-loving – a similar species that differs from its counterpart in a lighter color. The pulp is dense, without a pronounced forest aroma, but when fried, stewed and canned, the mushroom reveals an unforgettable taste.
Collibia alpine – an edible mushroom, very similar to its counterpart, in color and structure of the leg. They can only be recognized through a microscope, since in this species the spores are colorless and larger.
Collibia woody – in a conditionally edible species, the color of the cap is lighter, and there is no pale strip along the edge. Since the forest-loving hypnopus belongs to the 3rd group of edibility, before cooking, the crop must be thoroughly washed, soaked for several hours and boiled.
Conclusion
Collybia yellow-lamina is an edible mushroom that can be found in coniferous and deciduous forests. This species does not have false twins, so it is impossible to make a mistake when collecting. Despite the lack of aroma and characteristic mushroom flavor, the harvested crop is suitable for frying, stewing and preparing preserves for the winter.
