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Edible lamellar mushroom of the Omphalotoceae family, belongs to the 3rd group in terms of nutritional value. Colibia Azema is known by several names: Gymnopus Azema, Rhodocollybia Butyracea, Rhodocollybia Butyracea var. Asema.
Description of the Azema colibia
Gymnopus Azema is a saprophytic species that grows on decayed wood residues or a broken leaf layer, on moist acidic soils. The color of the fruit body is light gray with a greenish tint, in an open sunny area it is silvery-ash, less often light brown specimens are found.
Description of the hat
The hat does not have one tone, the convex central part is darker, often with an ocher tint. A hygrophane strip in the form of a circle is determined along the edge; in a humid environment it is more pronounced, in a dry environment it is weaker. May be completely absent.
Colibia cap characteristic:
- at the beginning of growth, the shape is rounded with concave edges;
- in an older mushroom, it is prostrate, uneven edges are raised upward, diameter is 4-6 cm;
- the protective film is slippery, oily, regardless of air humidity;
- plates are light with a slight gray tint, of two types. Large ones are often located, firmly fixed in the lower part. Small ones occupy 1/3 of the length, are located along the edge, in adult specimens they protrude beyond the boundaries of the fruiting body;
- spore powder, grayish.
White pulp is dense, thin, fragile. With a pleasant smell and sweetish taste.
Leg description
The leg of the Azema colibia grows in length up to 6-8 cm, diameter - 7 mm. The color is monochromatic, gray-yellow with a slight brown tint.
The color is always the same as the surface of the cap. The leg is wider at the base than at the top. The structure is fibrous, rigid, hollow.
Is the mushroom edible or not
This type of colibia belongs to the group of edible mushrooms. Suitable for any kind of processing. The pulp is dense, with a pleasant taste, does not require special processing. Colibia is used for salting, pickling. Mushrooms are fried, included in assorted vegetables, and first courses are prepared.
Where to look for the Azem collision
The species is common in the southern regions and the temperate climatic zone. Grows in mixed forests, deciduous and coniferous. The main condition is moist acidic soil.
How to collect the Azema collibium
The species belongs to autumn mushrooms, the fruiting time is from August to the first half of October. In warm climates, the last specimens can be found in early November. The main growth begins after rains, when the temperature drops to +170 C. It grows under trees on a moss or coniferous pillow, the remains of rotten wood, stumps and bark, branches or rotten leaves.
Doubles and their differences
Oily colibia are related to similar species. A closely related fungus is difficult to distinguish from Rhodocollybia Butyracea var. Asema.
The fruiting time of the twin is the same, the distribution area is also the same. The species is classified as conditionally edible. Upon closer examination, it is clear that the twin is larger, its fruit body is darker.
Conclusion
Colibia Azema is an edible saprophytic mushroom.Fruiting in autumn, distributed from the south to European regions. Grows in forests of various types on the remains of wood and decayed leaf litter. The fruit body is versatile in processing.
