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The Boletov family includes many different species. One of them is red flywheel. This species has many other names. This is the smallest species of all known mokhovikov. This representative belongs to the category of edible mushrooms.
general description
Of all the other members of this family, this mushroom is distinguished by the bright color it possesses. The young representatives have a fleshy cap, which is characterized by the classic shape inherent in mushrooms. As it grows, it undergoes deformation. The surface of the cap is dry, with velvety hairs. If the mushroom grows, the cap is completely covered with noticeable cracks. They have a distinct character.
Rarely, when the cap grows in a diameter of more than 8 cm. The location of the tubular layer is characteristic of it.The tubules are characterized by a yellow color and uneven pores with jagged edges. The mushroom has a dense flesh with a light yellow color. It is characterized by a weak aroma, inherent in all mushrooms. The fungus has a rather massive leg. She looks like a top hat. Thickness varies to varying degrees and depends on the place of growth of the fungus.
Fungus growth sites
It must be said that the presence of a red flywheel in the forests of central Russia is not rare. True, you can not meet them as often as we would like, and at the same time they grow mostly one by one.
Prefers places with ravines, forest paths, abandoned roads. Often they can be found in oak forests. They skillfully camouflage in the thickets of grass and hide in the bushes. Mushrooms stop growing and disappear even when the temperature drops very slightly.
Gastronomic features
Such mushrooms can be eaten. But mushroom pickers do not show much interest to them, because within a very short time after they are cut and moved to the basket, they become completely useless. In addition, these mushrooms are often affected by forest worms. Therefore, these mushrooms are harvested with great reluctance. In the rating of nutritional value they are assigned 4 categories.
But it should be noted that these mushrooms contain many useful and valuable substances. Thus, in terms of the amount of vitamins of group B, this representative may well compete with yeast. A lot of them contain individual trace elements.
Such mushrooms, like all other members of the mushroom kingdom, are heavy foods. If there is a history of pathology of the digestive tract, it is better to refrain from using them. They are contraindicated for persons with hepatitis. Otherwise, these mushrooms can only bring benefits due to the presence in its composition of valuable substances.
Similar species
Close to this mushroom is a flywheel green. It is an edible mushroom. Among the rest Mohovikov has the greatest distribution. A young mushroom in shape resembles a half ball.Over time, it takes a detailed character. Green Mokhovikov characterized by the presence of a velvety surface. The hat has a darker color than the leg of the fungus. If you make a cut of pulp, then it will acquire a blue color. Growth areas are forests with conifers and broad-leaved trees. They are widespread throughout our country. The period of fructification falls on June-October.
Collecting mushrooms, you must be extremely attentive. If the mushroom is unfamiliar, then it is better not to take it. This will be the best option. Do not forget that you can not pick mushrooms near industrial plants, saloks and along the roadsides with heavy traffic.
Naturally, do not neglect the rules of processing and cooking mushrooms. Even edible mushrooms can be eaten only after a thorough heat treatment.
Video: red flywheel (Xerocomellus rubellus)
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