There are about 100 thousand species of mushrooms on the planet. It is a known fact that among them there are those that grow on trees. Some species are suitable for human consumption, for example, the well-known mushroom or oyster mushroom. But there are those that are unjustifiably considered inedible.
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Let's dispel the myth about the inedibility of some parasites and saprophytes, which have useful properties and pleasant taste.
Oyster mushroom
Belongs to the class of plate. It is grown both in the household and in the industrial sector, no worse than champignons. Begins to bear fruit in the spring and ends in early fall. In nature, it is found on lying tree trunks and stumps. Leg diameter - 10 mm, length - 50 mm. The shape of the cap is asymmetric with a funnel-shaped depression. Diameter from 40 to 150 mm. The color of the plant is gray, sometimes with a yellow tint.
Oyster mushrooms are in the fourth nutritional category. Most often they are stewed, fried or pickled. Ideal as an alternative to meat for fasting people or adherents of vegetarianism. To do this, they are boiled and added, for example, to salads.
Winter mushroom
The main distinguishing feature is the rich yellow and red color. The cap has a rounded shape, which acquires a flat surface closer to the old age of the plant. Its diameter is 90 mm. The leg is thin and rigid so it is not eaten. Honey mushroom is in the second food category. Most often it is fried or pickled. It is also used for medicinal purposes due to substances that remove tumors and kill viruses.
Curly griffin
A rare mushroom listed in the Red Book. Found on broad-leaved trees. As a rule, it grows on the bases of dead wood or on stumps, attached with lateral legs. Only young mushrooms are suitable for food, since adults have a bitter taste.
In nature, it grows quite quickly up to seven kilograms in weight. The shade, depending on the amount of sunlight, is pink, gray or green. Griffins have no enemies among insect pests.
Tinder fungus sulfur-yellow
Better known among fans as chicken mushroom. It is distinguished by a noticeable color, reminiscent of volcanic lava. It is found mainly in places with a warm climate on old trees. There is no leg, the mushroom is fixed on the tree with a fan-shaped hat. In this case, several caps can have a common base. The maximum length of a tinder fungus is 400 mm, weight is 10 kg. It is most often fried in dishes. It is also actively used in oriental medicine.
Tiger saw-leaf
In a young mushroom, the cap has a convex shape, but during life it changes and takes on the appearance of a funnel with curved tips. The shade is white or beige with brown scales. It belongs to the class of saprophytes, as it feeds on the wood fibers of dead trees, turning them into white rot. Suitable for use only at a young age due to its high protein content.
It is important to note that any edible mushroom growing on a tree should only be eaten at a young age. Old plants do not taste good and can harm the body.
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You can also read about mushrooms from the Red Book in the following article:Mushroom from the Red Book - white boletus