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Pinkish Gigrofor is a conditionally edible member of the Gigroforov family. The species grows in coniferous forests, on mountainous hills. Since the mushroom has an external resemblance to poisonous specimens, it is necessary to study external data, photo and video materials.
What does Gigrofor look like pinkish
The pinkish hygrophor has a medium-sized cap, up to 12 cm in diameter. At a young age, the mushroom has a hemispherical cap, as it ripens, it straightens and becomes prostrate-depressed. The surface is covered with a glossy, light pink skin, which is covered with a mucous membrane in rainy weather.
The spore layer consists of thick, sparsely spaced plates. At the beginning of growth, they are whitish, with age they become pale pink. This specimen reproduces by small egg-shaped spores.
The snow-white leg is dense, reaching up to 10 cm. The mucous skin is covered with numerous pink scales. Non-fibrous pulp of a snow-white color, with mechanical damage it turns into a light lemon color.
Prefers to grow on fertile soil
Where does the pinkish hygrophor grow
Gigrofor pinkish prefers conifers and fertile, calcareous soil. Often found in mountainous areas, bears fruit throughout the autumn period until the first frost. Grows in single or small families.
Is it possible to eat a pinkish hygrophor
Gigrofor pinkish can be used for food, it belongs to the category of conditionally edible species. But due to the lack of smell and bitter taste, the mushroom has no nutritional value. After a long heat treatment, the harvested crop is suitable for making preserves. Also, young specimens can be dried and frozen.
False doubles
Gigrofor pinkish has a similar brother. This is a poetic species - edible, with a pleasant mushroom taste and aroma. Grows in mixed forests, bears fruit all summer. You can recognize it by a small hat with tucked edges. The surface is covered with a light pink mucous skin. The leg is thickened, fleshy. Due to its sweetish taste and forest aroma, this representative is widely used in cooking.
In cooking, not overgrown specimens are used.
Collection rules and use
Since Gigrofor pinkish is suitable for cooking, it is important to follow the rules of collection.
The collection is carried out:
- away from roads and industrial plants;
- in ecologically clean places;
- in sunny, morning time;
- mushrooms are cut with a sharp knife or carefully removed from the ground, trying not to damage the mycelium;
- the place of growth is sprinkled with soil or covered with a coniferous substrate.
After harvesting, the crop must be immediately put into processing. The mushrooms are washed under running water, forest debris is removed from the cap, the leg is peeled. The harvest is boiled in salted water and used to prepare a variety of dishes.Only young specimens are used for food.
Mushroom picking is carried out in an ecologically clean area
Conclusion
Gigrofor pinkish - conditionally edible species. Grows in mountainous areas among pine trees. Despite the low food quality, the harvested crop is used to prepare preparations for the winter. To recognize this species, you need to familiarize yourself with the external characteristics and view the photo.
