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Cystoderma amianthinum, also called Cystoderma amianthinum, also called Cystoderma spinosa, Cystoderma asbestos and Cystoderma amianthinum, is a lamellar fungus. Occurring subspecies:
- album – white-hat variety;
- olivaceum – with an olive color, found in Siberia;
- rugosoreticulatum – with radial lines diverging from the center.
The species was first described at the end of the 18th century, and the modern name was fixed by the Swiss V. Fayod at the end of the 19th century. Belongs to the extensive Champignon family.
What does cystoderm amianthum look like?
The Amyanthus Umbrella does not look very impressive; it can be mistaken for another toadstool. The fragile small body of the cystoderm has a rich color, from light sand to bright red, like a well-baked cookie. The cap is initially rounded and spherical, then straightens, leaving a noticeable bulge in the central part. The fringed edge may curl inward or outward, or be straightened. The flesh of the body is tender, easily pressed, light, with an unpleasant, moldy odor.
Description of the cap
The cap of Cystoderma amianthaceae is round-cone-shaped when it appears. As the body matures, it opens up, turning into an outstretched umbrella with a convex tubercle at the junction with the leg, and a fluffy edge curved inward. The diameter can be up to 6 cm. The surface is dry, without mucus, rough due to small grain flakes. Color ranges from sandy yellow to bright orange. The plates are thin and frequently located. At first pure white, then the color darkens to creamy yellow. The spores ripening on the surface are pure white.
Description of the leg
The legs of the cystoderm are full at the beginning of the cycle; as they grow, the middle becomes hollow. Long and disproportionately thin, they reach 2-7 cm in length with a diameter of 0.3 to 0.8 cm. The surface is dry, covered with large brownish scales in the lower part. The pale yellow rings that remain from the blanket disappear as it grows. The color is almost white at the base, yellowish coffee in the middle and deep brown at the ground.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
Cystoderma is not poisonous. Amanthus parasol belongs to the conditionally edible mushrooms due to its low nutritional value, watery pulp and unpleasant taste.The caps can be used for preparing main courses, salting and marinating after boiling for a quarter of an hour. The legs have no culinary value.
Where and how does it grow
Cystoderma grows in small groups or alone in temperate climates. Of all the varieties, the amaranth umbrella is the most widespread in Russia. It appears from the beginning of August and continues to grow until the end of September-mid-November, until frost occurs. Loves mixed and coniferous forests, next to young trees. Climbs into moss and soft coniferous litter. Loves the proximity of ferns and lingonberry bushes. Occasionally found in abandoned parks and meadows with forbs.
Doubles and their differences
The amianthus umbrella is similar in structure and color to some poisonous varieties of mushrooms. It can be confused with representatives of the following genera:
- Cobwebs.
- Lepiot.
To distinguish them, you should consider the cap, stem and color of the plates.
Conclusion
Cystoderma amiantha grows in temperate latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. The season occurs at the end of summer and throughout the fall until the first frost. It can be eaten, although people take the amianth umbrella reluctantly because of its specific taste. You should carefully examine the collected specimens so as not to confuse them with similar poisonous mushrooms.
