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Telefora carnation - the mushroom got its name because of its pronounced similarity with a carnation flower. The white border around the edge of the hat looks especially impressive. This mushroom is able to decorate any forest glade.
What does a clove telephon look like?
In Latin, the name is Thelephora caryophyllea. The second word is translated as clove. Indeed, the appearance of the mushroom is very similar to this flower, especially if it grows alone. It can also grow in a group, then it resembles a bouquet.
The sedentary fruiting body of Telephora clove has a brown flesh, rather thin in thickness. Spores are elongated, in the form of lobules. The reproductive organs (basidia) are club-shaped, producing 4 spores each.
Description of the hat
Reaches a diameter of up to 5 cm. The smooth surface is mottled with frequent veins. The edges of the cap are torn with a light stripe along the edge. In structure, it resembles a fringe rolled into a spiral from a sharpening of a pencil or a rosette. The color scheme varies in all shades of brown, including crimson. A dried cap loses color (brightens), spots appear.
Leg description
The leg reaches a length of 2 cm, a diameter of up to 5 mm. It is covered with a bloom of white, which disappears in adulthood. The surface is smooth, matte. The structure provides for the presence of several caps on the central leg.
Where and how it grows
Clove telephon can be found everywhere in coniferous forests throughout Eurasia. In Russia, it is found from the Leningrad region to the foothills of the Tien Shan in Kazakhstan. The season begins in mid-summer and lasts until late autumn, depending on the region of growth.
Is the mushroom edible or not
The Telephor clove mushroom is considered inedible. Has no pronounced smell and taste.
Doubles and their differences
The Telephor family has a large number of species. The most similar are:
- Terrestrial telephony (Thelephora terrestris). The fruiting body consists of radially fused cap shells. Six-centimeter caps can grow together into one with a diameter of up to 12 cm.The surface is fibrous, with uneven edges. Has an earthy scent. Not consumed.
- Finger telephon (Thelephora palmata). It has a bushy fruiting body that vaguely resembles a hand. The finger twigs are up to 6 cm long. It has the smell of cabbage waste. Differs in lighter and more delicate colors. Inedible.
- Partitioned telephon (Thelephora multipartita). The cap is more split into many unequal-sized lobes. Growth occurs in two planes: vertical and horizontal. The wrinkled surface is lighter in color. The spore powder is purple in color. Inedible.
Conclusion
Clove telephon is a vivid example of the diversity of nature. The plant, which is a typical member of the mushroom family, looks like a flower.
