Podtopolniki are popular in Russia mushrooms from the genus Ryadovka of the Ryadovkov family. They got their name for the feature of settling under poplars. Representatives of this variety are also known by the names of poplar rows, frosts and zabualyki. Underground inhabitants are conditionally edible mushrooms, however experienced mushroom pickers speak of their high palatability.
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Characteristic features of the variety
Underground citizens have their own individual characteristics. However, even after studying the description of this variety of mushrooms, it is not always possible to accurately determine them in the forest - many inedible mushrooms are similar to poplar row, so you need to be extremely careful during the collection and pay attention to all the nuances described below.
Appearance and photo
The clerk can be recognized by the shiny hat the color of coffee with milk. It can be convex or prostrate, depending on the stage of development of the fungus. The edges of the cap are wrapped inward. They have cracks characteristic of the mind.
Hats are mounted on large legs of a white or red-brown hue. Mushrooms reach up to 5 cm in height and up to 12 cm in width. You can consider the details of the appearance of the clerk in the photo of the mushroom.
You may be interested in:Species differences
The hat is fleshy, the surface is wet and slippery. In young individuals, it is hemispherical and convex, in aging individuals it bends, acquires an irregular open shape. The edges are thin, dotted with cracks. Under the skin of the hat, the flesh has a reddish tint.
The leg is fleshy, wide. Initially, it is white, but as an individual grows older, it acquires a red-brown hue. When pressed, the surface of the leg darkens. The pulp under the skin has a light brown tint.
The plates are grown. In young mushrooms, they are white, in adults, they turn yellow and become covered with brown spots. The flesh of the clerk is white. At the cut, its shade does not change. The pulp is thick, fleshy, has a dense texture. When damaged, it emits the smell of fresh flour, characteristic of the genus Ryadovka.
You may be interested in:Habitat
Poplar ranks are common throughout Russia. They are especially valued in the mushroom-poor territories. These include the following regions:
- Saratov region;
- Volgograd region;
- Omsk region;
- Kazakhstan;
- Altai region.
Large colonies of mushrooms can be found in parks, squares, roadside, deciduous forests.
Eating
Different sources define Rowing Topolina in different groups. Some claim that it is edible, while others consider mushrooms to be conditionally edible. Regardless of this distribution, clerkers eat, but only after certain processing.
Raw rowing should not be eaten. Preparation for use includes the following steps:
- Thorough cleaning.
- Soaking for 2-3 days with a constant change of water.
- Boil for 30 minutes.
You may be interested in:Rules and gathering places
Experienced mushroom pickers always adhere to the basic rules of mushroom picking. They consist of the following items:
- Mushrooms can only be collected in ecologically clean areas. It is better to stay away from highways and industrial facilities.
- Before collecting it is necessary to carefully examine the appearance and features of the rows, so as not to confuse them with inedible doubles.
Mushroom picking - Harvested in baskets and boxes. Cellophane bags cannot be used.
- To save time and space in the basket, the mushrooms found are immediately examined for worminess.
- The best time of day for mushroom pickers is considered the morning when dew drops sparkle on the hats.
- Undercounters cannot be torn, they must be cut with a sharp tool, preferably a knife. A broken place in the mycelium can ruin the entire mushroom family.
- Even experienced mushroom pickers never put a mushroom in a basket, which caused even the slightest doubt.
Undercountry better to collect young. This species is characterized by hyperactive absorption of elements from the external environment; therefore, in old individuals, fruiting bodies can be toxic. You can find poplar rows under poplars. Mushrooms always grow in large groups and in a row. However, it is sometimes difficult to search for them, because rowers tend to hide under the fallen leaves and dig into the soil.
Useful properties and restrictions for use
Subtopolics have many useful properties. They contain natural antibiotics: clitocin and fomecin. These substances are used in traditional medicine. They are part of the drugs that help in the fight against tubercle bacillus. Mushrooms are rich in micro and macro elements useful for the human body:
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- phosphorus;
- sodium;
- zinc.
They contain a large number of vitamins of groups B, A, D, thiamine, enriched in fiber and glycogen. Mushrooms have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. They are an excellent antibacterial agent. Subcountryans contain substances that help fight various viral diseases and have an antioxidant effect.
Underground citizens strengthen the cardiovascular system. But people with chronic liver and gastrointestinal diseases should take them sparingly. Even in a completely healthy person, eating in raw form can cause stomach upset. Use in food is contraindicated in nursing and expectant mothers, as well as young children.
Difference from false, inedible mushrooms
Very often, the clerk is confused with poisonous spotted rows. It is possible to correctly determine the species according to the following characteristics described in the table.
| Distinctive feature | Rowan poplar | Spotted rowing |
|---|---|---|
| Hat | Convex | Flattened with a small indentation in the center |
| Coffee shade | Red brown shade | |
| Uniform color | Edges a tone lighter | |
| Leg | No extensions | Extended at the base |
| Other differences | Lack of records | The presence of plates |
| Habitat | Under the poplars | Under the conifers |
No less often, conditionally edible bearded ranks are taken for the followers. Mushrooms can be distinguished by the features named in the table.
| Distinctive feature | Rowan poplar | Bearded rowing |
|---|---|---|
| Hat | Convex, hemispherical | Conical with a tubercle in the center |
| Coffee shade | Red brown, rose brown | |
| Uniform color | Darker in the center | |
| Leg | No extensions | Extended from above |
| White or red-brown, plain | Top white, bottom red-brown | |
| Other differences | Lack of records | The presence of plates |
| The smell of freshly ground flour | No pronounced odor | |
| Habitat | Under the poplars | Under the fir trees |
Sometimes the clerk looks like crowded rowing. But to confuse them is not scary, because this type of mushroom belongs to the category of edible.
Recipes and cooking features
Poplar rows are very tasty. They can be cooked in different ways: salt, pickle, fry, make mushroom snacks. But any cooking method requires preliminary heat treatment.
You may be interested in:Pickling
Salt rowing is easy. Pre-boiled mushrooms are laid down with their caps in sterilized jars. Each layer of hats is thoroughly sprinkled with salt. Consumption of products depends on the number of layers.
For 1 kg of the main product requires about 50 g of salt. Various spices can be added to the layer: pepper, garlic - each is guided by its own taste preferences. Several currant leaves are placed under the lid to prevent mold. You can try the pickles 2 months after preparation.
Winter pickling
Underground residents can be pickled for the winter. Stocking up on crunchy goodies for the period of cold weather is quite simple and cheap. This will require the following products:
- the main material is a bucket (10 l);
- sugar - 0.5 tbsp .;
- salt - 0.5 tbsp .;
- spices to taste (garlic, allspice, black peas, cloves, caraway seeds, etc.);
- dill umbrellas and bay leaves at the rate of 1 pc. in each jar;
- vinegar - 1 tbsp .;
- water - 2 l.
Prepared clerks are boiled again, keeping on fire for 40 minutes. Then prepare the marinade. The water with salt, sugar and spices is brought to a boil, then vinegar is added and after 5 minutes it is removed from the heat.
At the bottom of the banks put an umbrella of dill. On him, hats down lay rowings. The remaining voids are filled with marinade. Put a bay leaf on top. Banks roll up. You can take a sample after 30 days.
Other recipes
Mushroom caviar is a very tasty and unusual snack. To prepare it, the following ingredients are required:
- boiled fruits - 0.5 kg;
- carrots - 1 pc.;
- onions - 1 pc.;
- salt, pepper to taste.
Prepared followers should be cooked for 45 minutes. At this time, onions with carrots are passaged. Everything obtained is mixed, crushed with a blender. Salt, pepper and stew are added to the mass for 10-15 minutes. The finished dish is served cold.
Answers to widespread questions
The following are answers to the most common questions about mushroom mushrooms:
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