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Lamellar mushrooms are considered more common than sponge mushrooms and number several hundred different species. The scaly plant has a rather unusual cap shape and attracts mushroom pickers with its bright appearance. Unlike other representatives of this genus, it is distinguished by the absence of a distinct garlic odor.
What does squamosal scale look like?
The scaly scale has a light color. The caps are covered with dense scales with darker dense scales. The pulp is quite dense and white.The smell is weak, the mushroom taste is practically absent. The spore powder has a brownish tint.
A peculiarity of this species is the peculiarity of the development of the plates. They pass the period of greenish color of the plates, becoming immediately brown. The plates are narrow and frequent, adherent and slightly descending. At a young age, they are often covered with a transparent white film.
Description of the cap
The size of the cap of adult saprophytes varies between 3-11 cm. Its shape is either dome-shaped or widely convex. Over time, a dense tubercle forms in the center. In young scales, the cap bends, forming a kind of dome. Its edges are cut and resemble the fringe of fabric.
The surface of the squamosal squamosal is covered with dense scales. Their color can vary from brownish to brown. The light surface in the spaces between the scales is quite sticky. Depending on the growing conditions, the mushroom may have a slightly yellowish tint.
Description of the leg
The leg of the squamosalum can reach up to 10 cm in height with a diameter of approximately 1.5 cm. It has a dense, dry structure and is covered with scales in the form of ring-shaped growths. The largest number of growths is located closer to the bottom of the leg, while its upper part is almost smooth.
The color of the growths on the stem most often repeats the shade of the scales of the cap. They usually have ocher-brown tones. However, sometimes, depending on the growing conditions, the color of such growths may have reddish and brown shades closer to the base of the mushroom.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
Like other representatives of its genus, the scaly one is absolutely edible. Unlike its relative, the common flake, it has virtually no foreign odor. The pulp is not bitter and is excellent for cooking.
There are several ways to prepare these saprophytes. The traditional method is frying and preparing main courses. In addition, flakes are excellent for pickling and salting.
Where and how does it grow
Saprophyte is very common in the northern hemisphere. It can be found in Europe, Asia and some regions of North America. Most often, scale grows in groups on tree trunks. Single specimens are quite rare. Among the trees on which this saprophyte grows are:
- beech;
- birch;
- aspen;
- maple;
- willow;
- Rowan;
- oak;
- alder.
In Russia, the scaly mushroom is represented throughout the middle zone, as well as in areas of temperate deciduous forests. Among the regions where it will not be possible to meet it are the Arctic, the northern European regions, as well as the southern regions - Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, as well as all the republics of the Northern Caucasus.
Doubles and their differences
The appearance of the flake may suggest that it is inedible or even poisonous. It resembles many tubular mushrooms, the appearance of which traditionally should scare off inexperienced mushroom pickers. However, its dark scales are a distinctive feature that sets the mushroom apart from many others.
The only representative of the fungal kingdom with which the squamate can be confused is the common squamate. Adults are almost identical to each other. Both mushrooms are edible, with the only difference being the difference in smell and a slight bitterness in taste.
Conclusion
The squamosal plant is widespread in mid-latitude conditions. The distinctive features of its appearance prevent it from being confused with other representatives of the mushroom kingdom. Being edible, it is actively used in cooking.
