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Semi-golden flywheel is a mushroom of the Boletov family. It is rarely found in nature, so only an experienced mushroom picker can find it. Sometimes this species is confused with boletus or boletus, which have some similarities.
What semi-golden mushrooms look like
Young specimens are distinguished by a hemispherical cap, which becomes flat with age. The diameter is small and rarely exceeds 7 cm, usually the indicator is kept within 5 cm.
Under the cap is a tubular layer that is slightly darker than the outer side of the cap. The leg is low, the length ranges from 3-5 cm. Cylindrical, dense, straight.
The leg is colored in the color of the cap, but may be reddish. Most often, the semi-golden flywheel has a yellow, orange or light brown color.
Where semi-golden mushrooms grow
In Russia, they are found in the regions of the Caucasus and the Far East. They prefer a temperate climate, grow in coniferous, deciduous and mixed forests. Often, mushrooms hide among the moss in small groups. Hence the name - flywheel.
Is it possible to eat semi-golden mushrooms
They are classified as conditionally edible.
The cooking process is very complicated, mushrooms do not have a special taste, so they are rarely eaten.
False doubles
It has no poisonous counterparts, but can be confused with inedible or unpleasant-tasting specimens.
Semi-golden can be mistaken for a powdered flywheel. Both species have a similar color, but the double has a more golden leg and a dark cap. Not every experienced mushroom picker will be able to distinguish these two specimens from each other.
In the semi-golden flywheel, the leg is thin, does not have thickenings. The color is uniform and covers the entire fruiting body. Other mossy plants do not have such monotony.
The species can be confused with a gall fungus. It is distinguished by its large size, light cap and thick leg. The body is covered with a brown mesh of cracks. Sometimes the cap is light brown, so it is easy to confuse it with a semi-golden flywheel.
Collection rules
The species begins to grow actively from late July to September. Can be found in large numbers in mid-August.
You need to look for mushrooms in dry pine places next to the moss. Thanks to the dark-colored hat, the representatives of the mushroom kingdom are easy to spot. The species is quickly oxidizing, so you need to start cooking as soon as possible after harvesting.
Use
Before cooking, each mushroom is thoroughly washed, removing leaves, dirt and other debris. After that, the collected specimens must be cut into pieces and boiled in a large amount of water.
During the cooking process, the water is changed every half hour. In total, processing will take 3-4 hours. This is necessary in order to make the pulp edible. After boiling, the mushrooms can be cooked.
This type is best used for salads, side dishes and other dishes. You cannot marinate and salt them. Drying is also not recommended, as the pulp darkens ugly.
The boiled product must be washed again in clean water. It can be added to stews or meat.
Conclusion
The semi-golden flywheel is distinguished by an unusual, bright color. The dark hat with a colorful yellowish stem stands out against the background of moss and foliage. Despite the attractive appearance, these mushrooms do not differ in special taste. Due to oxidation, the fruits change color, so the processing process should take place as quickly as possible.
