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The edible webcap belongs to the Cobweb family, whose Latin name is Cortinarius esculentus. You can immediately guess that the species in question is an edible gift from the forest. In common parlance, this mushroom is called a fatty.
Description of the edible webcap
The fungus prefers humid places, and therefore it can be found along the edge of the swamp
The fruiting body of the bbw is presented in the form of a fleshy cap and a large leg. The pulp of this specimen is particularly dense, has a mushroom aroma and a pleasant taste. It is painted white, the tone remains unchanged on the cut.
Description of the hat
Most often the bbw grows in large groups
At a young age, the cap of the edible spider web is semicircular, with thin curled edges inward, but as it grows, it acquires a flat-convex or depressed shape. In structure, it is characterized as dense and fleshy. The surface is smooth to the touch, watery, whitish-gray in color with brown spots. On the underside of the cap there are frequent, descending clay-colored plates adhered to the stem. Spores are ellipsoidal, yellowish-brown in color.
Leg description
Old specimens of this species may outwardly resemble a toadstool, but you can distinguish them by their pleasant aroma.
The leg is straight, reaches no more than 3 cm in length, and the thickness in diameter is 2 cm. The structure is dense, without cavities. The surface is smooth, white or brown in color. In the central part, there are scraps of cobweb, which are the remains of the bedspread.
Where and how it grows
A favorable time for fruiting is the period from September to October. The edible webcap lives in coniferous forests among mosses and lichens, and forms mycorrhiza exclusively with pines. This variety is widespread on the territory of Belarus, but it is also found in the European part of Russia.
Is the mushroom edible or not
This species belongs to the category of edible specimens. Many mushroom pickers note that the edible spiderweb has a pleasant mushroom aroma and a sweetish taste.
Doubles and their differences
In terms of external features, the described gift of the forest is similar to a diverse webcap. The twin is a conditionally edible mushroom, but can only be eaten after pretreatment. It differs from the specimen in question in brown caps and a tuberous stem at the base.
The pulp of the twin does not have a pronounced taste and smell
Conclusion
The edible webcap is quite popular among amateurs and professional mushroom pickers who understand these gifts of the forest and know their value. Such a specimen attracts with its large size, pleasant aroma and sweetish taste. This mushroom can be served as a main dish or side dish, but it is especially good fried or pickled.
