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Half-shod champignon is one of the earliest species of the genus Champignons of the Agarikov family. Refers to agaric mushrooms. It is in demand among fans of “silent hunting”. The Latin name is Agaricus ubperonatus. The basic characteristics that mushroom pickers need to know are the external signs of the fruiting body.
Appearance is very tempting for mushroom pickers
What does half-shod champignon look like
The main parts of the semi-shod are a hat and a leg.
The cap is convex, fleshy, rather large. The diameter varies from 3 to 15 cm. In the process of mushroom growth, the cap changes its shape. At first it is convex, then convex-prostrate. In some specimens, it becomes depressed in the middle. The color of the cap is brown or light brown. The surface is covered with brown or reddish-brown scales. On the edges of the hat, the remains of the bedspread are visible. If the air is very humid, then its surface becomes sticky.
The pulp is dense, painted in pale or rusty brown. At the junction with the leg, it acquires a reddish tint. The pulp of half-shod champignon has no smell. Some mushroom pickers point out that young fruiting bodies sometimes exude a fruity aroma, while old ones smell like chicory.
The plates are frequent and narrow. Young champignons are pale pink, mature ones are brown, and sometimes black. The stem is quite long and thick. It grows up to 10 cm, 3 cm in diameter. The shape is cylindrical, at the base it may expand slightly. Painted in pinkish grey. If the leg is damaged, but the color at the site of damage becomes reddish-brown. Above the ring, the stem has a smooth surface, and below it is slightly scaly.
Cap ring thick, double, white-brown. The lower part is fused with the leg.
Each part of the fungus has its own characteristic features, easily distinguishable upon close examination.
To fill the basket with champignons, you need to know their habitats.
Where does champignon grow
The species is considered rare, so meeting with it is a great success. Half-shod champignon is a soil saprotroph. Grows in open areas, loves compost heaps, roadsides.
To reap a good harvest, you need to work hard and look for fruiting bodies in the grass
Not found singly but in small groups. Fruiting from mid to late summer. It grows in the temperate climate zone.
Is it possible to eat champignon half-shod
The mushroom can be eaten without fear. In scientific sources, it is classified as edible in the 2nd category of nutritional value. The taste is pleasant.
False doubles
Among similar types of champignons, Steam or greenhouse should be distinguished.
This species does not have reddish shades in color and the scales on the cap are smaller. The leg goes deep into the ground, smooth and white. In mushrooms of any age, the pulp has the smell of chicory, turns red on the cut. The most basic difference between champignons – steam is found in forests where half-shod is not found.
Among the dangerous twins it should be noted:
- Motley or Mellera (Agaricus moelleri). Poisonous mushroom, which must be able to distinguish. The hats of the species are similar, but the leg of the motley is thinner, longer and white. The mushroom has an unpleasant smell.
- yellow skinned (Agaricus xanthodermus). The difference from the semi-shod one is that there are no scales on it. When pressed, the hat in this place turns yellow. On the leg there is a wide skirt. It also has an unpleasant fruit body odor characteristic of poisonous species.
The absence of scales will help identify the poisonous mushroom.
Help in identifying species is provided not only by a description, but also by a photo of champignons.
Rules for collection and use
There are certain rules for mushroom pickers:
- Before you put it in a basket, you need to examine the find well.
- Never pick mushrooms that are unfamiliar or questionable.
- Avoid places near industrial areas or near heavy traffic routes.
- Be sure to process the collected mushrooms in a timely manner, without leaving them for a long time without cleaning.
- Look carefully around and under your feet.
How to find half-shod champignon in the field:
The look is suitable for any way of culinary processing. The mushroom is used fresh, as well as for pickling, pickling, drying, frying, stewing, boiling, canning. Limit the use of champignon should be young children, people with problems of the digestive tract and allergic manifestations.
Conclusion
Half-shod champignon is a very tasty and fleshy mushroom. Collected fruiting bodies will bring real joy to lovers of “silent hunting” and culinary gourmets.