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Row often found most often in deciduous and mixed forests. It is also called pseudo-white and closely lamellar. Seeing this specimen, the mushroom picker may have doubts about its edibility. It is important to know whether these gifts of the forest can be eaten and how to distinguish them from twins.
Where do rows of frequent-plate grow
This mushroom most often lives in deciduous or mixed forests, is quite common. As a rule, it is located under birches, alders, and is also quite often found on the slopes of ditches, in clearings and along roadsides. The optimal time for its growth is the period from August to October.
What do rows of often-plate look like
The diameter of the cap varies from 3 to 10 cm. In young specimens, it is smooth and convex, white or cream-colored at the edges, and grayish or light brown in the center. With age, the cap becomes convexly prostrate, with a large tubercle in the middle, and yellow or ocher spots gradually begin to appear on its surface.
Row often has wide plates of white or cream color, over time, brownish spots may appear on them.
The fungus has a cylindrical, sometimes curved stem, extended to the base, 3 to 8 cm long, and about 8 to 20 mm thick. Its structure is dense and elastic, there is no ringlet. In a young specimen, it is painted white or whitish-buffy, may turn yellow with age, and its base acquires a reddish, brown or grayish tint.
In this species, the flesh is thick and loose, white in color, and slightly pinkish at the break. The fruit body at a young age is practically odorless, and as it matures, it acquires a musty and unpleasant aroma. Spores are mostly ellipsoid and smooth.
Is it possible to eat rows of frequent plates
A mature specimen has a pronounced, unpleasant odor, in various sources it is compared with the aroma of mold, coal (coke) gas or dust. It has a slightly spicy, musty or floury aftertaste. Thus, due to the unpleasant smell and taste, this mushroom is classified as inedible.
How to distinguish rows of frequent-plate
Twins are the following types of mushrooms:
- Rows are fetid – has a similar appearance with a frequent plate. But the first variant has a bitter or pungent taste, and is also painted in a gray-yellow color, which is not typical for the species in question.
- Row white – has a similar appearance to the often-lamellar one, however, the fruiting body of this specimen is more even and neat. Exudes a sweetish aroma with honey notes. It occurs in the same area as the variant under consideration, but is most often located in those parts where oak grows.
- Row is whitish it has a mild floury smell, and yellowish spots can be seen on its hat. Often they appear in places of touch.
Conclusion
Rows often have an unpleasant odor and taste, and therefore are unsuitable for human consumption. Based on this, it is not recommended to collect this kind of mushrooms.
