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Plyutei veined belongs to the large Plyutei family. The species has hardly been studied, so there is very little information about its suitability for food.
What does the veined plume look like?
It is a saprotroph and can be found on the remains of deciduous trees and stumps, and sometimes grows on rotten wood. Distributed throughout the world, but not very easy to find. The specimens are not tall, the maximum size is 10-12 cm.
The flesh is white, the color does not change after cutting. Smells unpleasant, tastes sour.
Description of the cap
The cap of Plyutea veinata can reach 6 cm in diameter, but this is rare. The average is 2 cm. Most often it has a conical shape, less often it is spread out and convex on the outside.
The pulp is thin and has a tubercle on top.The surface is matte, covered with wrinkles, which are most noticeable in the center of the mushroom, and is colored light brown or dark brown. The edges are smooth.
The inside is covered with pink or pale pink plates.
Description of the leg
The leg is elongated, thin, reaches 10 cm in height, average length 6 cm. The diameter does not exceed 6 mm. It has a cylindrical shape and is attached to the center of the cap. A young mushroom has a dense stem, but a mature one becomes hollow.
The surface is white, sometimes becoming grayish or yellowish closer to the bottom. The fibers are longitudinal, the stem is covered with barely noticeable fibers.
Where and how does it grow
Pluteus veinus is widespread on the European mainland. It grows actively in deciduous forests, it can appear in groups on the soil, but more often it chooses the remains of wood.
Mushrooms can be found in Great Britain, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and other Baltic regions. They can be found in Ukraine and Belarus. Does not grow in the Balkans and the Iberian Peninsula.
In Russia it is found in the middle zone, the maximum number grows in the Samara region.
Found in limited quantities in Africa, America and Israel. In Russia, mushrooms of this species can be found from June to mid-October.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
It is classified as inedible, but some consider it conditionally edible. The species has been practically unstudied, so there is no data on its suitability for food.
Doubles and their differences
The veined pluteus is similar to the dwarf one. It is classified as inedible, the cap is velvety, its diameter does not exceed 5 cm, and it is brownish-brown in color. The surface is shiny, the height of the stem is no more than 5 cm.
Another doppelgänger is the golden-colored plover. The cap rarely reaches a diameter of 5 cm; it can be distinguished by its yellow color. It is considered conditionally edible, but there is no exact data about this.
Conclusion
Plyutei veined is distinguished by its small size and inconspicuous appearance. It is difficult to find in the forest, so no research has been carried out. This type has no nutritional value.
