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The lamellar row is found most often in deciduous and mixed forests. It is also called pseudo-white and close-lamellar. Having seen this specimen, the mushroom picker may have doubts about its edibility. It is important to know if these gifts of the forest can be eaten and how to distinguish them from their counterparts.
Where do the lamellar rows grow
This mushroom most often lives in deciduous or mixed forests, it is quite common. As a rule, it is located under birches, alders, and also quite often occurs on the slopes of ditches, in meadows and along the roadside. The optimal time for its growth is from August to October.
What do the lamellar rows look like?
The diameter of the cap varies from 3 to 10 cm. In young specimens, it is smooth and convex, white or creamy at the edges, and in the center it is grayish or light brown. With age, the cap becomes convex-outstretched, with a large tubercle in the middle, and yellow or ocher spots gradually begin to appear on its surface.
The lamellar row has wide plates of white or cream color; over time, brownish spots may appear on them.
The mushroom has a cylindrical, sometimes curved leg, extended towards the base with a length of 3 to 8 cm, and a thickness of about 8 - 20 mm. Its structure is dense and elastic, there is no ring. In a young specimen, it is painted white or whitish-buffy, with age it can turn yellow, and its base acquires a reddish, brown or grayish tint.
In this species, the flesh is thick and friable, white, and slightly pinkish at the break. The fruit body at a young age is practically odorless, and as it ripens, it acquires a musty and unpleasant aroma. The spores are mostly ellipsoid and smooth.
Is it possible to eat rows of frequent lamellas
A mature specimen has a pronounced, unpleasant odor, in various sources it is compared with the aroma of mold, coal (coke) gas or dust. It has a slightly spicy, musty or floury aftertaste. Thus, due to the unpleasant smell and taste, this mushroom is classified as inedible.
How to distinguish rows of frequent lamellas
The following types of mushrooms are twins:
- The row is fetid - has a similar appearance to the lamellar one. But the first option has a bitter or pungent taste, and is also painted in a gray-fawn color, which is not typical for the species in question.
- Row white - has a similar appearance to the lamellar one, however, the fruiting body of this specimen is smoother and more accurate. It emits a sweet aroma with honey notes. It is found in the same area as the option under consideration, but most often it is located in those parts where the oak grows.
- The row is whitish has a mild flour smell, and yellowish spots can be discerned on its cap.They often appear at the touch points.
Conclusion
Rows are often lamellar and have an unpleasant odor and taste, therefore they are not suitable for human consumption. Based on this, it is not recommended to collect this kind of mushrooms.
