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Fragrant talker is a rather rare mushroom that can be eaten after special processing. To recognize this type of talker in the forest, you need to study her photo and remember the main features.
Where fragrant talkers grow
The fragrant talker, or clitocybe, is not very widespread and therefore little known. You can meet her in the middle zone and in more northern regions. The fungus usually grows in mixed or coniferous forests, sometimes it comes across singly, but more often it can be found in large groups.
What do fragrant talkers look like?
The dimensions of the clithocybe are very small - the neat cap of the fragrant talker reaches from 3 to 6 cm in diameter. At first, it has a convex outline, but with age it becomes prostrate-concave, with a wavy and slightly lowered edge. The mushroom's cap is fleshy, but thin, grayish or pale yellow in color, yellowish-gray, buffy. The underside is covered with narrow whitish plates descending to the stem; in adult mushrooms, the plates are brownish-gray.
The leg of the fragrant talker is short and thin - only up to 5 cm in height and up to 1 cm in diameter. The leg is cylindrical and solid in shape, of the same color as the cap; slight pubescence is noticeable at the base.
Is it possible to eat fragrant talkers
Due to its low popularity, clitocybe often causes doubts among mushroom pickers. But in fact, the mushroom belongs to the category of conditionally edible, you can eat it if you first wash and boil it.
Taste qualities of the mushroom fragrant talker
The taste of fragrant talkers is neutral, the pulp is elastic and pleasant both when used alone, and as part of a mushroom assortment. But because of the pronounced aniseed smell, clitocybe is not liked by everyone, especially since after cooking the aroma does not become weaker.
Benefits and harm to the body
After the initial processing, the fragrant clitocybe mushrooms are ready for consumption. But their value lies not only in taste. The pulp of mushrooms contains many useful substances, namely:
- vitamins C and A;
- vitamin D;
- vitamins B1 and B2;
- fiber;
- useful minerals such as copper, zinc and manganese;
- amino acids and proteins;
- substances with an antibacterial effect;
- the substance clitocybin, which helps with epilepsy.
It is useful to use fragrant govorushki with a lack of vitamins and a breakdown, with bacterial and fungal diseases. They will be of great benefit in the treatment of tuberculosis if you combine mushroom pulp with drugs. Also, clitocybe has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and metabolism, helps to maintain youth and promotes cell renewal.
Limitations:
- Fragrant talkers cause harm mainly if the preliminary processing of the mushroom was carried out incorrectly.
- Poorly boiled or raw clitocybe can be severely poisoned - intoxication will lead to diarrhea, vomiting and weakness.
- It is not recommended to overuse clitocybe mushrooms; in excessive quantities, they can worsen the state of health.
- It is also worth refusing to use them if the intestines are sluggish, frequent constipation or problems with the pancreas.
False doubles
The fragrant clitocybe has several counterparts, mostly other talkers with a similar structure and color. Some of them are good for consumption, but others are completely inedible, so it is simply dangerous to confuse them with a fragrant talker.
Anise Talker
This edible variety is very similar to the fragrant govorushka, primarily in its strong aniseed odor and the gray tint of the cap in adult fruiting bodies. But the aniseed talker is much larger, it can reach 10 cm in diameter, and up to 8 cm in height. The grayish-greenish tint of the anise mushroom is more pronounced.
In terms of nutritional qualities, the varieties are approximately the same. Not everyone likes their pulp due to its strong smell, but after initial processing it is suitable for consumption.
Winter talker
You can also confuse a fragrant govorushka with a winter one, the latter also has a convex one at a young age, and then a prostrate cap with thin edges and a cylindrical leg. But in color, the winter govorushka is grayish or brownish-olive, the yellowness in it is of a completely different shade. In addition, the smell and taste of the flour mushroom is much less appetizing, although it can also be used in food.
Grooved talker
This variety belongs to the category of inedible, it is better not to confuse a fragrant talker when collecting with it. The cap of an adult mushroom is concave with a navel-like depression in the center, dry to the touch.
The grooved variety can be distinguished by its gray-white or gray-brown color, as well as by the mealy aroma and taste of the pulp. In addition, the peak of fruiting in the variety occurs quite late, from early November to January, which is reflected in the name.
Collection rules
The fragrant govorushka is an autumn mushroom, which follows from the beginning of September to the beginning of October. The chance of finding clitocybe is highest in coniferous forests with a lot of spruce. However, it should be borne in mind that the mushroom is rare, even with a careful search, it is unlikely that it will be possible to harvest a large harvest.
You need to look for a fragrant talker in clean areas. Fruit bodies that grow too close to highways and industrial facilities should not be collected, they contain a lot of toxic substances from the soil and air.
Use
Before cooking, a fragrant talker must be pre-processed. Processing takes little time and comes down to the fact that the mushroom is first cleaned of soil and adhering debris, then washed, and then boiled for 10 minutes in salt water. After that, the water must be drained, and the mushrooms themselves must be put in a colander and wait until all excess water drains from them.
Boiled talkers are usually consumed neat with cereals, salads, potatoes or meat dishes. Clitocybe can also be marinated in vinegar sauce. But it is not accepted to fry and salt this kind of edible mushrooms, because of the strong non-standard smell, the dishes turn out to be less tasty.
Conclusion
The fragrant talker is quite rare in the forests and therefore is not popular with mushroom pickers. In addition, the bright smell of autumn mushroom is not to everyone's taste. But after proper processing, clitocybe can be safely consumed in pickled or boiled form in moderation.
