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Common blade row is found most often in deciduous and mixed forests. It is also called pseudowhite and closely plated. Having seen this specimen, a mushroom picker may have doubts about its edibility. It is important to know whether these gifts of the forest can be eaten and how to distinguish them from their counterparts.
Where do common-plate rows grow?
This mushroom most often lives in deciduous or mixed forests and is quite common. As a rule, it is located under birch and alder trees, and is also quite often found on the slopes of ditches, in clearings and along roadsides. The optimal time for its growth is from August to October.
What do frequent plate rows look like?
The diameter of the cap varies from 3 to 10 cm. In young specimens it is smooth and convex, white or cream-colored at the edges, and in the center a grayish or light brown tint. With age, the cap becomes convex and outstretched, with a large tubercle in the middle, and yellow or ocher spots gradually begin to appear on its surface.
The common-plate row has wide plates of white or cream color; over time, brownish spots may appear on them.
The mushroom has a cylindrical, sometimes curved stalk, widened towards the base, from 3 to 8 cm long, and about 8 – 20 mm thick. Its structure is dense and elastic, there is no ring. In a young specimen it is painted white or whitish-ocher; with age it may turn yellow, and its base acquires a reddish, brown or grayish tint.
In this species, the flesh is thick and loose, white, and slightly pinkish at the break. The fruit body at a young age has virtually no odor, and as it ripens it acquires a musty and unpleasant aroma. The spores are mostly ellipsoidal and smooth.
Is it possible to eat rows of frequent plates?
A mature specimen has a pronounced, unpleasant odor; in various sources it is compared to the aroma of mold, coal (coke) gas or dust. It has a slightly pungent, musty or floury taste. Thus, due to the unpleasant smell and taste, this mushroom is classified as inedible.
How to distinguish common-plate rows
The following types of mushrooms are doubles:
- The row is smelly – has a similar appearance to the common plate.But the first option has a bitter or pungent taste, and is also colored gray-fawn, which is not typical for the species in question.
- White row – has a similar appearance to the common-bladed one, however, the fruiting body of this specimen is more even and neat. Exudes a sweetish aroma with notes of honey. It is found in the same area as the option under consideration, but is most often located in those areas where oak grows.
- Row whitish has a mild floury smell, and yellowish spots can be seen on its cap. They often appear in places where they are touched.
Conclusion
The often-plated row has an unpleasant odor and taste, and is therefore unsuitable for human consumption. Based on this, collecting this type of mushroom is not recommended.
