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Hygrophorus pinkish is a conditionally edible representative of the Hygroforaceae family. The species grows in coniferous forests on mountainous hills. Since the mushroom has an external resemblance to poisonous specimens, it is necessary to study external data, photos and video materials.
What does Hygrofor 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, as it matures, straightens out and becomes prostrate and depressed. The surface is covered with a glossy, light pink skin, which in rainy weather is covered with a mucous membrane.
The spore layer consists of thick, sparsely arranged plates. At the beginning of growth they are whitish in color, becoming pale pink with age.This specimen reproduces by small egg-shaped spores.
The snow-white leg is dense, reaching up to 10 cm. The mucous skin is covered with numerous pink scales. The non-fibrous pulp is snow-white in color; when mechanically damaged, it turns a light lemon color.
Prefers to grow in fertile soil
Where does pinkish hygrophorus grow?
Hygrophorus pinkish prefers coniferous trees and fertile, calcareous soil. Often found in mountainous areas, it bears fruit throughout the autumn until the first frost. Grows singly or in small families.
Is it possible to eat pinkish hygrophor
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 prolonged heat treatment, the harvested crop is suitable for preparing preserves. Young specimens can also be dried and frozen.
False doubles
Hygrophorus pinkish has a similar counterpart. This is a poetic species - edible, with a pleasant mushroom taste and aroma. It grows in mixed forests and bears fruit all summer. You can recognize it by its small hat with folded edges. The surface is covered with a mucous skin of light pink color. The leg is thickened and fleshy. Due to its sweetish taste and forest aroma, this representative is widely used in cooking.
Not overgrown specimens are used in cooking.
Rules for collection and use
Since pinkish Hygrofor is suitable for cooking, it is important to follow the collection rules.
The collection is carried out:
- far from roads and industrial enterprises;
- in environmentally friendly 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 growth site is sprinkled with soil or covered with a coniferous substrate.
After harvesting, the crop must be immediately processed. The mushrooms are washed under running water, forest debris is removed from the cap, and the stem is peeled. The harvest is boiled in salted water and used to prepare a variety of dishes. Only young specimens are used for food.
Mushroom picking is carried out in an ecologically clean area
Conclusion
Hygrophorus pinkish is a conditionally edible species. Grows in mountainous areas among pine trees. Despite the low nutritional quality, the harvested crop is used to prepare food for the winter. To recognize this species, you need to familiarize yourself with the external characteristics and look at the photo.
