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Telephora carnation - the mushroom got its name due to its pronounced similarity to the carnation flower. The white border around the edge of the cap looks especially impressive. This mushroom can decorate any forest clearing.
What does a carnation telephora look like?
The Latin name is Thelephora caryophyllea. The second word translates as clove. Indeed, the appearance of the mushroom is very similar to this flower, especially if it grows alone. It can also grow in a group, then it resembles a bouquet.
The sessile fruiting body of Telephora clove has brown flesh that is quite thin in thickness. The spores are elongated, in the form of lobules.The reproductive organs (basidia) are club-shaped and produce 4 spores.
Description of the cap
Reaches a diameter of up to 5 cm. The smooth surface is dotted with frequent veins. The edges of the cap are torn with a light stripe along the edge. The structure resembles a fringe from a pencil sharpening rolled into a spiral or a rosette. The color scheme varies in all shades of brown, including crimson. The dried cap loses color (lightens) and spots appear.
Description of the leg
The leg reaches a length of 2 cm, a diameter of up to 5 mm. It is covered with a white coating, which disappears in adulthood. The surface is smooth, matte. The structure provides for the presence of several caps on the central leg.
Where and how does it grow
Telephora dianthus can be found everywhere in coniferous forests throughout Eurasia. In Russia it is found from the Leningrad region to the foothills of the Tien Shan in Kazakhstan. The season begins in mid-summer and lasts until late autumn, depending on the region of growth.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
The Telephora clove mushroom is considered inedible. It has no pronounced smell or taste.
Doubles and their differences
The Telephorov family has a large number of species. The most similar are:
- Terrestrial telephone (Thelephora terrestris). The fruiting body consists of radially fused cap shells. Six-centimeter caps can grow together into one with a diameter of up to 12 cm. The surface is fibrous, with uneven edges. Has an earthy smell. Not used for food.
- Telephora palmate (Thelephora palmata). It has a bushy fruiting body that vaguely resembles a hand. The finger-twigs are up to 6 cm in length. They have the smell of cabbage waste.Differs in lighter and more delicate colors. Inedible.
- Multi-partition telephony (Thelephora multipartita). The cap is more dissected into many lobes of unequal size. Growth occurs in two planes: vertical and horizontal. The wrinkled surface has a lighter color. The spore powder is purple in color. Inedible.
Conclusion
Telephora carnation is a striking example of the diversity of nature. The plant, which is a typical member of the mushroom family, looks like a flower.
