Oils have incredible taste, useful vitamins and essential amino acids. In nature, there are more than 40 species, but not all of them are edible. In this case, the question arises: if there are false and normal butter mushrooms, then how can they be identified among such a variety? Use the following tips for beginner mushroom pickers.
How to determine whether false butterflies or normal: distinctive features
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The very name “oiler” is associated with the appearance: it has a slippery and oily cap. On this basis, this shiny mushroom is recognized. In addition, there are always remnants of a white coverlet under the hat, forming a ring on the stem.
However, butterflies have brothers who are dangerous to humans. How to correctly identify false boletus mushrooms so as not to harm yourself and your loved ones? Inexperienced mushroom pickers can accidentally put false twins in a basket along with real mushrooms. The use of such mushrooms in food leads to poisoning, as well as violations of the functions of the human body. And although modern medicine does not know deaths, novice mushroom pickers still need to understand what a false butter dish looks like and how to identify it among the real ones.
False butterflies have distinctive features, and it is not too difficult to recognize them. Real butterflies always have a brown slimy cap. In young mushrooms, the underside of the cap is covered with a white film, which later breaks and remains on the stem, like a ring. The lower part of the cap of a real oiler has a finely porous tubular structure. And in a false fungus, it is gray and lamellar. For an experienced mushroom picker, it will not be difficult to identify real butter mushrooms. He will never confuse them with a false appearance. However, for novice lovers of “silent hunting”, the oil can found must be carefully studied. Carefully consider the color of the hat, feel it to the touch, and look under it.
How else to identify false butterflies for a beginner mushroom picker? To do this, especially carefully examine the color of the hat. In a false oiler, it will have a purple tint and a spongy structure.
Amateur mushroom pickers should remember one important point: butterflies do not have poisonous counterparts in nature. However, if the mushroom is in doubt, then it is better not to touch it, but to collect those butterflies that you are sure of!