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Dubravny spiderweb is an inedible representative of the Spiderweb family. Grows in large groups in deciduous forests. It bears fruit during the whole warm period. Since the species is not used in cooking, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the external characteristics, view photos and videos.
What does a cobweb look like
Oak cobweb - lamellar mushroom. Acquaintance with him must begin with a description of the cap and leg.
In young species, the bottom layer is covered with a thin cobweb.
Description of the hat
The cap in young specimens is hemispherical; as it grows, it straightens, becomes semi-convex and reaches 13 cm.The surface is covered with a silky skin, which is covered with mucus on a rainy day. The young fruiting body is colored light purple; with age, the color changes to red-chocolate, with a pronounced lilac tint.
The whitish or light purple flesh has an unpleasant odor and insipid taste. On contact with alkali, the color changes to bright yellow. The lower layer is formed by small, partially adherent plates, light purple in color. As they grow older, the plates change color to coffee color. Reproduction occurs by elongated spores, which are located in a dark powder.
The hemispherical cap partially straightens over time
Leg description
The oak cobweb has a dense, cylindrical leg 6-10 cm high. The surface is light purple or brown in color, sometimes flakes from a torn bedspread can be seen on it.
The elongated leg thickens towards the base
Where and how it grows
The oak webcap prefers to grow among broad-leaved trees in large families. Often found in the Moscow region, in the Krasnodar and Primorsky Territories. Fruiting from July until the first frost.
Is the mushroom edible or not
The cobweb is an inedible species. Due to the unpleasant aroma and insipid taste, the mushroom is not used in cooking. But if this forest dweller somehow got on the table, he will not bring severe harm to the body, since there are no toxic and poisonous substances in the pulp. Intoxication can only be in people with weakened immunity in the form of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Doubles and their differences
The oak webcap, like any inhabitant of the forest, has similar twins, such as:
- Bluish belted - an inedible representative that grows in deciduous forests from August to October. It can be recognized by its grayish-brown cap and mucous stalk. The pulp is tasteless and odorless. Since this species is not eaten, it is better to pass by when found.
- Excellent or splendid - conditionally edible forest dweller. The mushroom has a small, hemispherical surface, chocolate-purple in color. The pulp is firm, with a pleasant taste and aroma; in contact with alkali, it acquires a brown color. After a long boiling, the mushroom harvest can be fried, stewed, preserved.
- Stepchild - a poisonous mushroom that causes severe food poisoning when eaten. You can recognize the species by the bell-shaped cap, up to 7 cm in size. The surface is velvety, copper-orange in color. The spore layer is formed by adherent chocolate plates with whitish jagged edges. White pulp, tasteless and odorless. Since a mushroom can cause irreparable harm to health, it is better to pass by when meeting with it.
Conclusion
Oak cobweb is a common species. It prefers to grow in deciduous forests all summer long. Since the species is not eaten, it is important to know the external characteristics and view the photo.
