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Ryadovka pink (violet) belongs to the genus Lepista, family - Rowadovaceae. Latin name: Lepista irina. In some sources, the mushroom is classified as a member of the Govorushka genus. The Rowaceae family includes a large number of edible and poisonous species, which only experienced lovers of quiet hunting can understand.
Where do pink rows grow?
The species is distributed throughout Europe and is found in North America. In Russia, the mushroom can be found in the North: Khabarovsk, Primorsky Territory, Amur Region. Lepista rosea prefers coniferous forests with sandy soil.It can rarely be found in mixed or deciduous forests, city parks, and gardens.
Violet row (lepistairina) grows in large groups, families arranged in a row. Thanks to this fact, the species got its name.
What do pink rows look like?
The cap grows up to 15 cm in diameter. In young specimens it is round, later it becomes bell-shaped, in overripe specimens it is prostrate, uneven, and fleshy. The edges are torn and wavy. The surface of the cap is even, smooth, velvety, dry in any weather. The center is darker than the edges. The skin is white with a slight pink tint, and over time it can become reddish and even brown.
The leg is thin, uneven, up to 11 cm long, more widened towards the bottom than under the cap. The color is white, pale pink, thickness no more than 2 cm.
The pulp is hard, fibrous, dense and fleshy, white. In rainy weather, wateriness may occur.
The plates are thin, densely located, adherent to the stem. In young rows they are white, later they become pale pink or cream.
Is it possible to eat pink rows?
The mushroom is edible and can be eaten after heat treatment. It poses no danger to humans. Lepista has a specific aroma that is reminiscent of floral, violet.
Taste qualities
The pulp is dense and tough, often tasteless in young mushrooms. Overripe fruit bodies have a sweetish taste and floral aroma. Some sources indicate that the mushroom has a corn smell.
Benefits and harm to the body
Rose berry is used as a natural, non-animal source of protein. There is information about mild poisoning after the mushroom.Experts explain this by collecting fruits along roads and near chemical plants.
False doubles of violet row
Lepista is an edible species that is safe for humans, but it has poisonous counterparts. It is important to remember their description, since they often grow nearby.
Smoky talker
The shape and size of the mushroom are completely similar to the pink row. The main difference is the ash-gray color of the cap. The leg of the talker has a whitish, dense coating. The mushroom has a pungent aroma, reminiscent of soap or perfume. Often talkers and rows grow nearby, they are easy to confuse. The double of the pink row belongs to the conditionally edible mushrooms of the 4th category; they are not recommended for consumption.
Leaf-loving talker
The fruiting body has a thinner stem than the pink row and a concave, funnel-shaped cap. The skin color is bright white, without any third-party shades.
Collection rules
The pink row is harvested at the end of summer; it is at the end of August that its fruiting peaks. You can find the mushroom in clearings between trees, where it forms mushroom paths or circles, which are popularly called witch rings. The collection is carried out on a warm day, after prolonged rain. It is better to put young small mushrooms in the basket; they are less tough.
Use
Lepista rosea is eaten after pre-cooking for 20 minutes. The first mushroom broth must be drained. After heat treatment, the mushroom is salted, fried, and marinated. You can prepare the row for the winter by drying or freezing it.
Conclusion
Ryadovka rosea is an edible mushroom with a specific aroma that is noticeable even after heat treatment. The species grows everywhere in deciduous and mixed forests. He has several dangerous, poisonous counterparts. Before picking, it is important for novice mushroom pickers to carefully study the photo and description of the pink row, so as not to confuse it with inedible species.
