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Ryadovka dirty, or weedy, belongs to the family Ryadovka, the genus of Ordinary, which includes about 100 species. More than 40 of its representatives grow in Russia, including edible and poisonous ones.
Their name is associated with the peculiarity of growing in large colonies in the form of rows or circles, which are often called “witches”.
Dirty row is a little-studied mushroom, so it is worth learning more about its appearance, places of growth, taste, benefits and harms from consumption.
Where does the weed row mushroom grow?
This variety belongs to the ground fungi, common in the Northern Hemisphere, in the temperate zone.Ryadovka most often forms mycorrhiza with coniferous trees - fir, spruce, pine, larch, but sometimes it can grow in symbiosis with deciduous trees - birch, oak, beech. Prefers sandy or calcareous soils, can grow in open spaces, parks, squares, vegetable gardens, meadows. Fruiting begins in July and ends with frost. Dirty rowers appear in single specimens or in bunches, more often in large groups in the shape of circles, the diameter of which can reach 60 m or more.
What does a weed row look like?
The dirty row has several names - weedy, titmouse, dirty lipista or weedy.
Growing in colonies, representatives of this species can grow together with fruiting bodies at the base of the legs. The caps first have the shape of a ball, later they become flatter, spread out, with a tubercle in the central part. They reach 3–7 cm in diameter. The color depends on the place of growth and varies from red to brown with barely noticeable stripes. The edge of the cap of a dirty row can be wavy and tucked. The pulp is thin, very moist, has a gray-violet color, a pleasant aroma and taste.
The hymenophore of the cap consists of frequently located plates fused with the surface of the fruiting body. Their color is a dirty purple. The spore powder has a pink tint.
The stem of the dirty row is 5 cm long, about 0.8 cm thick. Its color matches the shades of the cap, its texture is fibrous, its shape is cylindrical, expanding near the base. The leg, dense at a young age, later becomes hollow inside.
Is it possible to eat weed row?
According to the classification, the dirty row belongs to the fourth category - conditionally edible mushrooms.Representatives of this group are considered to be of little value in taste, culinary, and nutritional terms.
Since the dirty row is a little-studied mushroom and in many sources it is classified as conditionally edible, it is recommended to boil it before consumption so as not to cause disorders in the gastrointestinal tract. The decoction should not be used after preparation.
Taste qualities of mushroom
Many people are afraid to collect dirty rows and use them for food. This is due to their color. The bluish tint makes this species look like a toadstool. You should learn to distinguish mushrooms, and the basic rule is: “If you’re not sure, don’t take it.” Even the slightest doubt about quality should result in refusal of the mushroom.
Real dirty rows are delicious and are used in preparing various dishes. They are good in soups, as well as fried, boiled, salted, and pickled. But to fully guarantee safety, preparation of mushrooms is necessary:
- soaking in cold water;
- removing the skin from the cap;
- heat treatment for 15 minutes. and brine removal.
Benefits and harm to the body
Dirty rows are a dietary product with a rich chemical composition, which includes:
- vitamins B, A, C, K, PP;
- minerals;
- amino acids;
- natural antibiotics fomecin and cletocin;
- phenols;
- flavonoids;
- polysaccharides.
Among the properties of dirty rowing, the following were identified:
- antiviral;
- antioxidant;
- anti-inflammatory;
- immunomodulatory.
This allows the use of dirty rowing in the complex treatment of pathologies:
- rheumatism;
- arrhythmias;
- nervous system disorders;
- diabetes mellitus;
- osteoporosis;
- diseases of the genitourinary system.
Despite the benefits of using dirty rows, there are contraindications to their use. They should not be used as food for children under 12 years of age, women during pregnancy and breastfeeding, persons with individual intolerance to the product, patients with pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract (especially with ulcers, gastritis).
False doubles
Similar species are the naked row (purple) and gray-blue, which are very similar to each other.
Row naked or purple
It has a convex, fleshy, large cap, first brownish and later purple.
The leg, unlike the weed row, is smooth and larger in size. Emits a pleasant fruity smell. The mushroom is classified as conditionally edible, subject to heat treatment. Grows in coniferous forests under litter.
You can see what this double looks like in the video:
Row gray-blue
The cap of this representative is large, up to 16 cm in diameter, changing with age from conical to spherical. The skin is smooth. Color – lilac, purple with a cream tint. The smell is light, fruity or almost absent. The leg is covered with small scales. The variety grows in forest humus, along roads and paths in large groups. It is classified as conditionally edible and requires heat treatment.
Collection rules
The dirty row begins to bear fruit most abundantly in the fall, after the first September frosts and the fall of the leaves.
The best collection time is in the morning.A mushroom picker will need a basket with hard walls, a sharp knife, comfortable clothes, and waterproof shoes.
It is worth carefully examining the fruiting body, making sure it is edible, carefully cutting it off and placing it in a basket, removing leaves and debris stuck to the caps. Upon arrival home, the mushrooms must be sorted, cleaned of dirt, soaked and further processed.
Use
Ryadovka dirty refers to dietary products that contain useful vitamins and minerals and have a beneficial effect on digestion, but you should not overuse them, as this can negatively affect the functioning of the stomach and intestines.
To prepare salted mushrooms you need the following ingredients:
- salt – 100 g;
- water – 1 l;
- garlic;
- mushrooms – 2 kg;
- dill;
- pepper;
- horseradish and currant leaves;
- olive oil – 1 tbsp. l.
Place the soaked and boiled mushrooms in a saucepan, add cold water and cook for 25 minutes, skimming off the foam. Horseradish leaves, currants, garlic, and pepper are placed at the bottom of sterilized jars. Fruiting bodies are placed on them with their caps down, sprinkling the layers with salt. Pour oil on top, close the jars and place in a cool place. Mushrooms are ready to eat after a month and a half.
It is possible to prepare pickled dirty rows, which will require the following ingredients:
- vinegar (9%) – 4 tbsp. l.;
- water – 500 ml;
- mushrooms – 1 kg;
- onion – 1 pc.;
- carrots – 1 pc.;
- allspice peas – 10 pcs.;
- bay leaf – 5 pcs.;
- sugar – 2 tbsp. l.;
- salt – 2 tbsp. l.
Preparation procedure:
- Mushrooms are washed and sorted.
- Soak for 14 hours.
- Cook for 25 minutes.
- Finely chop the vegetables and add them to the mushrooms along with spices and vinegar.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- Place in prepared jars.
- Close them and put them in a cool place.
Conclusion
The dirty row refers to edible mushrooms that are suitable for pickles, pickling, soups, and frying. However, it is important to remember: you can start collecting only if you are completely sure that this is really the species you are looking for. Before use, mushrooms must be subjected to mandatory pre-treatment in accordance with all the rules so as not to harm the body.
