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Plyutey venous belongs to the large Pluteyev family. The species has hardly been studied, so there is very little information about its suitability for food.
What does the veinous crimson look like?
It belongs to saprotrophs, can be found on the remains of deciduous trees and stumps, sometimes grows on rotten wood. It is widespread in the world, but it is not very easy to find it. The specimens are not tall, the maximum size is 10-12 cm.
The pulp is white, after cutting the color does not change. It smells unpleasant, the taste is sour.
Description of the hat
The cap of the venous spit can reach 6 cm in diameter, but this is rare. The average is 2 cm. Most often it has a conical shape, less often it is outstretched and convex from the outside.
The pulp is thin, has a tubercle on top. The surface is matte, covered with wrinkles, which are most noticeable in the center of the mushroom, colored light brown or dark brown. The edges are straight.
The inner part is covered with plates of pink or pale pink hue.
Leg description
The leg is elongated, thin, reaches a height of 10 cm, an average length of 6 cm. The diameter does not exceed 6 mm. It has a cylindrical shape and is attached to the center of the cap. In a young mushroom, the leg is dense, in a mature one it becomes hollow.
The surface is white, sometimes it becomes grayish or yellowish closer to the bottom. The fibers are longitudinal, the stem is covered with barely noticeable villi.
Where and how it grows
Plyutey veinous is widespread on the European mainland. It actively grows in deciduous forests, can appear in groups on the soil, but more often chooses the remains of wood.
Mushrooms can be found in the UK, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and other Baltic regions. They can be found in Ukraine and Belarus. Does not grow in the Balkans and the Iberian Peninsula.
In Russia, it is found in the middle lane, the maximum number grows in the Samara region.
It is found in limited quantities in Africa, America and Israel. In Russia, mushrooms of this species can be found from June to mid-October.
Is the mushroom edible or not
Refers to inedible, but some consider it conditionally edible. The species has practically not been studied, so there is no data on its suitability for food.
Doubles and their differences
The veinous crib is similar to the dwarf. Refers to inedible, velvety hat, its diameter does not exceed 5 cm, brownish brown. The surface is shiny, the height of the leg is no more than 5 cm.
Another double is a golden-colored rogue. The hat rarely reaches a diameter of 5 cm; it can be distinguished by its yellow color. It is considered conditionally edible, but there is no exact data on this.
Conclusion
Plyutey veinous is distinguished by its small size, inconspicuous appearance. It is difficult to find it in the forest, so research has not been carried out. This type of nutritional value has no.
