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Entoloma silky, or Silky roseate, is a conditionally edible representative of the mushroom kingdom, growing on grassy forest edges. The variety looks similar to toadstools, therefore, in order not to harm yourself and your loved ones, you need to know the external description, place and period of growth.
What does Entoloma silky look like?
Silky Entoloma is a small mushroom of the Entoloma family. Acquaintance with the species must begin with a detailed description, as well as study the place and time of fruiting.
Description of the cap
The cap of the variety is small, 20-50 mm, dome-shaped in young specimens, straightens with age, leaving a small hill or depression in the center. The thin skin is glossy, silky, brown or dark brown with a gray tint. The pulp is brown in color and becomes light in color when dried.
The spore layer is covered with notched plates of different sizes. When young they are snow-white or light coffee-colored, becoming pink or orange with age.
Reproduction occurs through oblong reddish spores, which are located in pink spore powder.
Description of the leg
The leg is fragile, cylindrical in shape, no more than 50 mm high. The longitudinally fibrous pulp is covered with a glossy skin, colored to match the hat. At the base, the leg is covered with fibers of snow-white mycelium.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
The mushroom belongs to group 4 of edibility. After boiling, you can prepare a variety of dishes and preserves from them. It is recommended to eat the caps of young specimens.
Where and how does it grow
This representative prefers to grow in well-lit grassy forest edges, pastures and meadows. Grows in groups or single specimens. It begins to bear fruit from August to October and grows in areas with a temperate climate.
Doubles and their differences
Entoloma, like many representatives of the mushroom kingdom, has similar counterparts. These include:
- Sadovaya - an edible mushroom with a hygrophane cap; when exposed to moisture, it begins to swell and increase in size. This specimen grows in well-lit, open meadows and begins to bear fruit from June to October.
- Rough - a rare, inedible species. Prefers to grow in damp lowlands and grassy, swampy places. It begins to bear fruit from July to September. The species can be recognized by its bell-shaped cap and thin dark brown leg. The flesh is dense, fleshy, brown inside the cap, sky gray in the stem.
Conclusion
Entoloma silky is a conditionally edible specimen. It grows in well-lit areas in regions with a temperate climate. The variety is similar in appearance to toadstools; in order not to make a mistake, you need to know the varietal characteristics and study the photo. When in doubt, it is best to avoid picking this mushroom to avoid getting food poisoning.
