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The rowing is decorated, the rowing is beautiful, the rowing is olive-yellow – one of the representatives of the large family of Tricholomovye or Ryadovkovye. This species got its name due to the unusual color of the fruiting body. The fungus is not common and prefers to grow in small groups. The official name is Tricholomopsis decora.
Where decorated rows grow
Places of growth – coniferous and mixed forest. This species prefers to grow on decaying pine or spruce wood. It can also be found on stumps and decaying mossy trunks.
Decorated rowing is common in Europe and North America. On the territory of Our Country, it can be found in the European part, Western Siberia and the Komi Republic.
How decorated rows look
The decorated row has a classically shaped fruiting body, so the hat and stem are clearly expressed. At the same time, the overall size of the fungus is small compared to other representatives of this family.
The hat has a convex shape with characteristic irregularities along the edge. Its shade is yellow-ocher, but in the central part it is more saturated. Brown-brown scales are visible on the entire surface, the shade of which is much darker than the main tone. The diameter of the upper part reaches 6-8 cm. In young specimens, the edges of the cap are slightly turned up, but as they mature, the shape becomes rounded-campanulate with a flattened or slightly depressed top. Spore powder is white.
The pulp is fibrous, cream-colored. It does not have a pronounced mushroom smell. Its aroma is more like a woody one.
On the reverse side of the cap are frequent narrow plates. They show characteristic notches in places of fusion with the surface of the leg. They have a sinuous shape, and the shade is yellow-ocher. Spores are colorless, ellipsoid, smooth. Their size is 6-7,5 x 4-5,5 microns.
The leg is small: 4-5 cm high and 0,5-1 cm wide. Its shade can vary from purple to gray-yellow, depending on the age of the fungus.
Characteristic differences:
- thickening at the base;
- cavity inside;
- curved shape;
- small scales on the surface.
Knowing the main features of the decorated row, it will not be difficult to distinguish it from other varieties of the family.
Is it possible to eat decorated rows
This species is conditionally edible. When used in moderation, it is not capable of causing poisoning, but due to its low quality it is not of interest to mushroom pickers.
Taste qualities of the mushroom rowing decorated
The pulp of the mushroom has a characteristic bitterness, which negatively affects the taste. Therefore, many mycologists, due to rancidity, attribute the decorated row to inedible representatives.
Benefits and harm to the body
Ryadovka decorated has medicinal properties, so it is used in pharmacology. Conducted scientific studies have revealed that this species has an antibacterial and antiviral effect.
The main contraindications for use:
- increased level of stomach acid;
- chronic diseases of the digestive system;
- cholecystitis;
- pancreatitis.
With excessive and improper use, characteristic signs of intoxication may be felt:
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- pain in the stomach;
- increased flatulence.
In this case, you should wash the stomach and drink activated charcoal in a tablet for every 10 kg of body weight. You should also call a doctor.
False doubles
The decorated rowing is similar to many members of the Ryadovkovye family. Therefore, it is important to know the characteristic differences between twins in order to eliminate the possibility of error.
Poplar row (Tricholoma populinum). Belongs to the category of conditionally edible. A characteristic difference is the pinkish-brown color of the cap, as well as the mealy smell of the pulp. Prefers to grow under aspens and poplars.
Yellow-red rowing (Tricholomopsis rutilans). A distinctive feature is a velvety dry cap with small red-brown or burgundy-purple scales on the surface. The pulp is thick, yellow in color, with a sour smell. This species is considered conditionally edible.
Soap row (Tricholoma saponaceum). A characteristic difference of this double is the persistent smell of laundry soap, for which the mushroom got its name. The color of the cap varies from gray-olive to blackish-brown with a blue tint. The flesh becomes red when broken. Belongs to the category of conditionally edible mushrooms.
Sulfur-yellow rowing (Tricholoma sulphureum). Slightly poisonous mushroom with an unpleasant smell of hydrogen sulfide and tar. Young specimens have a yellow-gray cap, but as they mature, the shade changes to gray-yellow. Refers to inedible.
Row white-brown (Tricholoma albobrunneum). A characteristic difference is a brown hat with dark veins. The flesh is white without any signs of yellowness. Belongs to the category of conditionally edible mushrooms.
Collection rules
The ripening period begins at the end of August and continues throughout September. Due to the small number, one should not collect and harvest a decorated row. Experts recommend giving preference to other edible species of this family.
Use
You can eat forest fruits fresh, but after preliminary soaking in cold water for 15-20 minutes. Mushroom broth is recommended to drain.
Despite its bitter taste, the decorated row has a pleasant woody aroma, so it can be combined with other edible species.
Conclusion
The decorated rowing stands out noticeably against the background of other species with its bright color. But because of the low taste, it is not of particular value. Therefore, experts recommend not to collect and harvest this species, but it is better to give preference to more valuable varieties of mushrooms.
