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Govorushka goblet is one of the varieties of the order of mushrooms of the Shlyapkov genus, widespread in the Russian Federation. Among the list of talkers there are edible species, as well as their inedible analogues. The total number exceeds 250 items. To correctly determine the category of mushroom, you should carefully read the description and photo of each name of talker.
Where do goblet talkers grow?
The best place for the distribution of the goblet talker is considered to be a coniferous or mixed forest. Among conifers, spruce and pine fruit bodies are preferred for settlement, and among deciduous trees - birch. You can also find the goblet variety in forest edges and meadows. The main growing regions are the Caucasus, the European part of the Russian Federation, the Far East, Western Siberia. Mushrooms grow on litter or wood, especially rotting wood. Single specimens are rare; the species grows in groups. The first collection of fruiting bodies begins in July and continues until November.Peak yields occur during August and September.
What goblet talkers look like
It is important for mushroom pickers to know the description of the appearance of the goblet talker.
This type of mushroom has many varieties that are unsuitable for consumption. Therefore, you need to collect only edible ones.
The goblet talker has:
- Cup-shaped hat. Sometimes it resembles a deep funnel. The diameter of the cap is 4-8 cm. The edges of the cap are uneven and curved. The surface changes depending on the weather. When dry, the cap is silky; when wet, it acquires a grayish-brown color and swells with moisture. This quality is called hygrophany.
- The plates are painted grayish and look much lighter than the cap. The plates descending along the stem are sparse and grow together at the cap.
- A thin stalk, with a diameter not exceeding 0.5-1.2 cm. Inside, the mushroom stalk is hollow, with a pubescent base, at which it expands, and also has bridges. The length ranges from 4 cm to 7 cm.
- The pulp of the fruit body is brownish-gray or off-white, watery with the aroma of bitter almonds.
- Ripe spores are white and resemble powder. Dimensions – 7x4 microns.
Photos help to remember the appearance of the goblet talker best.
Is it possible to eat goblet talkers?
The mushroom is considered conditionally edible, but it is consumed only after heat treatment. First, the harvested crop must be boiled for 20 minutes, and then cooked. The young mushroom is used in all traditional dishes. It is pickled, salted, and eaten boiled.
But mushrooms make excellent soups and sauces. The caps impart their delicate aroma to the dishes.
Taste qualities of the Govorushka goblet mushroom
The mushroom has a delicate taste and slightly fruity smell. For dishes, take the caps of young goblet talkers. Old specimens are already losing their aroma. The legs are not eaten; they are completely tasteless. You need to know that during cooking the mass of mushrooms is reduced by half.
Benefits and harm to the body
Mushrooms are beneficial to the human body. The goblet talker is no exception. The main advantage is the combination of plant and animal protein, amino acids, vitamins, fiber, and minerals in one product. Consumption of the variety has a calming effect on the digestive tract and prevents cancer manifestations.
The low calorie content of mushrooms allows them to be included in the diet. Ready-made meals cleanse the body well, remove salts and toxins, and normalize cholesterol levels. In terms of their composition, mushrooms replace animal protein, therefore they are considered an indispensable dish in the diet of vegetarians.
In addition to nutritional benefits, goblet has medicinal properties. The mushroom is used in traditional medicine recipes as a component of ointments, extracts, and decoctions. The compositions are used to treat wounds, respiratory diseases and urolithiasis.
The edible talker is harmless. The only contraindication for use is allergic reactions to the mushroom. You should also be careful not to give goblet dishes to the elderly or children. After all, mushrooms very strongly absorb harmful substances in the environment.
False doubles
It is very difficult to distinguish edible varieties from inedible ones without experience. Many poisonous representatives have virtually no visual differences. Experienced mushroom pickers advise paying attention to color and smell.
Poisonous specimens usually:
- plates and spores are pink;
- there is a pleasant and mealy smell;
- no circles on the hat.
However, such signs cannot help completely separate edible species from poisonous ones.
The main types of talkers that should be avoided:
- Pale colored. This is an inedible mushroom. Young representatives have a flat cap, but older ones already have a modified cap - funnel-shaped with curved edges. The pulp is gray with a watery consistency. The leg is pubescent, widened at the base. It has no smell; if the mushroom is dried, it begins to emit a rotten smell. Grows in birch or oak groves, as well as mixed forests. Another difference by which a pale-colored talker can be identified is its single location. The species does not grow in groups.
- Inverted. This variety has a cap with a diameter of 4 cm to 8 cm. When the mushroom grows, it becomes funnel-shaped and wide. At first the cap is yellow-red-brown or brick-like, then fades. The plates are pale yellow, running down the stalk. The leg is thin, curved, and rigid. The pulp has a sour smell. Grows in groups on litter or pine litter. Peak growth occurs in August-October. More clearly about the inverted talker:
- Wax. The mushroom has other names - leaf-loving, grayish. The color of the cap is white or slightly grayish. The diameter of an adult mushroom is up to 8 cm. In young ones, the cap is bell-shaped, in old ones it is funnel-shaped with a edging along the edges. The legs are thickened at the bottom, the shape resembles a cylinder. Height up to 5 cm, diameter up to 1 cm. The poisonous mushroom has a pleasant aroma and good taste, which requires special care from mushroom pickers.
Collection rules
The main rule of collection is experience.Govorushka cannot be classified as a popular mushroom. This group has many doubles that are dangerous to consume. It is also difficult to distinguish species in the forest; most often, the differences are already visible at home. Therefore, beginners should not collect the goblet talker on their own without an experienced mushroom picker.
Use
You can add fried, boiled, pickled, dried talkers to dishes. They impart a pleasant aroma and a slightly bitter taste due to the presence of a specific enzyme.
Conclusion
Govorushka goblet is a very tasty tender mushroom. Knowledge and care will allow you to reap a good harvest and then prepare flavorful, nutritious dishes even for novice amateurs.
