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Pinkish hygrophorus is a conditionally edible representative of the Hygroforaceae family. The species grows in coniferous forests, on a mountain hill. Since the fungus has an external resemblance to poisonous specimens, it is necessary to study external data, photo and video materials.
What does Hygrophorus pinkish look like?
The pinkish hygrophorus has a medium-sized cap, up to 12 cm in diameter. At a young age, the mushroom has a hemispherical cap, which straightens out as it matures and becomes prostrate-depressed. The surface is covered with a glossy, light pink skin, which in rainy weather becomes covered with a mucous membrane.
The spore layer consists of thick, rarely arranged plates. At the beginning of growth, they are whitish in color, with age they become pale pink. This specimen reproduces by small egg-shaped spores.
The snow-white leg is dense, reaches up to 10 cm. The mucous skin is covered with numerous pink scales. Non-fibrous pulp of snow-white color, with mechanical damage, turns into a light lemon color.
Prefers to grow in fertile soil
Where does pinkish hygrophorus grow
Pinkish hygrophorus prefers coniferous trees and fertile, calcareous soil. Often found in mountainous areas, bears fruit throughout the autumn period until the first frost. Grows singly or in small families.
Is it possible to eat pinkish hygrophorus
Pinkish hygrophorus can be used for food, it belongs to the category of conditionally edible species. But due to the lack of smell and bitter taste, the mushroom has no nutritional value. After a long heat treatment, the harvested crop is suitable for the preparation of preservation. Also, young specimens can be dried and frozen.
False doubles
Hygrophorus pinkish has a similar counterpart. This species is poetic – edible, with a pleasant mushroom taste and aroma. It grows in mixed forests, bears fruit all summer. You can recognize it by a small hat with tucked edges. The surface is covered with a mucous skin of light pink color. The leg is thickened, fleshy. Due to the sweetish taste and forest aroma, this representative is widely used in cooking.
In cooking, not overgrown specimens are used.
Rules for collection and use
Since Hygrofor pinkish is suitable for cooking, it is important to follow the collection rules.
The collection is carried out:
- away from roads and industrial enterprises;
- in ecologically clean places;
- in sunny, morning time;
- mushrooms are cut with a sharp knife or carefully removed from the ground, trying not to damage the mycelium;
- the place of growth is sprinkled with soil or covered with a coniferous substrate.
After harvesting, the crop must be immediately put into processing. Mushrooms are washed under running water, forest debris is removed from the hat, and the leg is peeled. The crop is boiled in salted water and used to prepare a variety of dishes. Only young specimens are used for food.
Mushroom collection is carried out in an ecologically clean area
Conclusion
Pinkish hygrophorus is a conditionally edible species. It grows in mountainous areas among pine trees. Despite the low nutritional quality, the harvested crop is used to prepare blanks for the winter. To recognize this species, you need to familiarize yourself with the external characteristics and view the photo.