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Ryadovka scalyta, also known as sweet mushroom, is one of the edible mushrooms that can be found everywhere. But it also has false doubles that can be life-threatening. Therefore, such a mushroom as scaly rowan is extremely important to study for those who are interested in “silent hunting”.
Where do scaly rows grow?
Scaly rowers grow mainly in coniferous and mixed forests, preferring young pine thickets and well-lit places. At the same time, the sweet girl can also be found along the road.
The yield of the mushroom depends on weather conditions. If the summer is warm and sunny, then the first mushrooms begin to appear in early August. But the main peak of fruiting is observed in September, and it ends by mid-October. In some regions with warm climates, sweets grow until early November.
What do scaly rows look like?
The scaly row has an interesting appearance, the features of which can be assessed from the photo and description of the mushroom:
- The cap is bell-shaped or convex, with rolled edges. Over time, it becomes more prostrate, and a well-defined tubercle is visible in the center. The diameter can reach 8 - 10 cm. The color is brown-red, maybe with a red tint and a spot of the same tone in the center. The entire surface of the upper part of the fruiting body is covered with scales.
- The stalk has a cylindrical shape, usually curved, with a widening at the base of the mushroom. It can reach 10 cm in length. The cavity of the leg of an adult specimen is hollow, and at a young age it is filled with pulp. The lower part of the fruit body is fibrous and brown in color.
Is it possible to eat scaly rows?
The scaly sweet mushroom is an edible mushroom, but not all lovers of quiet hunting bring it home because they are not sure of its suitability for consumption. This is due to the fact that the scaly row has not been fully studied.
Taste qualities of the scaly row mushroom
The sweet has a bitter taste, so it is recommended to soak it before cooking. After this, the mushroom must be boiled and only then can it be eaten. At the same time, the row has a pronounced pleasant taste and delicate aroma. Mushrooms are especially good when salted and pickled.
Benefits and harm to the body
The scaly row has many useful properties. Among them are:
- Application in medicine. The enzymes contained in the fruiting bodies are used to make antibiotics to treat tuberculosis patients.
- High content of vitamins. The scaly rows contain a whole complex, which includes vitamins C, B, A and PP.
- Help with mental fatigue. Sweetie helps enrich the blood with oxygen, which has a positive effect not only on the brain, but on the entire body as a whole.
- The mushroom is also useful for patients with hypertension and diabetes. Suitable for dietary nutrition due to its high protein content. Can be a complete meat replacement for vegetarians.
- Improves digestion, boosts immunity, helps get rid of chronic fatigue, restores the walls of blood vessels, and cleanses the body of toxins.
Of the unfavorable aspects that may arise when using scaly rows, only the following can be identified:
- Individual intolerance to the product.
- Exacerbation of ulcers and gastritis due to improper preparation of sweets.
This video will help you get to know the scaly row more closely:
False doubles
Among the false doubles of the scaly row, the following types of mushrooms can be distinguished:
- White-brown row. The cap reaches a diameter of 10 cm, has a wine-brown color, which changes to brown-red over time. Its surface is shiny, with cracked skin. During rains, the cap becomes slimy. The leg is cylindrical, its length reaches 10 cm.The species grows on poor soils and is classified as a conditionally edible mushroom.
- Yellow-brown. The color of the cap corresponds to the name. The surface of the upper part of the fruiting body is smooth and has no scales. Has a bitter odor. The leg is cylindrical, length no more than 15 cm. Its upper part is white, the lower part is yellow-brown. The variety grows in mixed and deciduous forests.
- Bandaged. This row has a bright appearance. The cap is copper, its edges are lowered, the surface has many scales. The diameter can reach 10 cm. The leg can be fusiform or straight, its cavity is hollow.
- Cow. The mushroom cap is small, about 3 - 8 cm in diameter, its color is red-brown, there is a disheveled fringe along the edges, and many large scales can be observed on the surface. The leg is straight, the bottom is colored in the color of the cap.
Collection rules
Like other mushroom species, scaly rower cannot be collected in environmentally unfavorable places:
- industrial zones;
- roadside areas;
- abandoned mines;
- landfills;
- places for disposal of chemical and agricultural waste.
Fruiting bodies, like sponges, absorb toxins, poisons, heavy metals, etc., which can lead to food poisoning.
How to prepare scaly rows
Since the sweet has a special bitter taste, you need to learn how to cook it correctly. In this regard, it is worth familiarizing yourself with some recommendations:
- To begin, the fruiting bodies must be soaked in salted cold water for 3 to 5 hours. During this entire period, you need to change the water at least once.
- Then the scaly row must be boiled at least 2 times for 15 minutes.
- After this, the preparation can be added to various dishes, frozen, stewed, fried and baked.
Conclusion
Ryadovka scaly is an edible and very healthy mushroom that can be collected almost anywhere. But not all lovers of “silent hunting” still trust this forest gift.
