Clitocybe gray is one of the largest of this type of fungus (Govorushko).It is considered conditionally edible.However, in recent years, opinion about the safety of this fungus has changed.The reason for this was that in several European countries happened Govorushko sulfur poisoning.Studies have shown that this raw mushroom virtually non-toxic and relatively harmless.However, there are nuances.
After the heat treatment of gray Clitocybe can cause some people have a variety of respiratory and digestive disorders, and increased sweating.In addition, these fungi fruiting bodies accumulate salts of heavy metals such as mercury and cadmium.Clitocybe gray possesses the ability to accumulate them from the soil.However poisoning in Europe could be the result of local environmental conditions.In Russia, not a single case of injury due to the consumption of this mushroom have been recorded.
Description
Clitocybe smoky gray on their morphological characteristics closest to Govorushko bulavonogoy.However, the latter differs somewhat smaller, and clavate foot gray.Cap gray Govorushko can reach a diameter of 20 cm. Her leg often grows to a height of 15 cm. The cap of the mushroom have gray-brown or ash-gray in dry weather.In the rain or damp fog it becomes yellowish brown with a bright edge and a whitish waxy bloom color.Last can be easily removed.Sometimes hat fades.As a result, it becomes almost white.
plates fungus can have a yellowish or whitish.The young specimens convex bonnet, polusharoobraznye with well curved edges.As we age, it becomes convex-prostrate, funnel-shaped, thick and fleshy.The edges can be straightened or slightly drooping downward.Leg up to 3 cm in diameter. The color of it is whitish or greyish.Clitocybe gray has fragrant white, dense, fibrous pulp, a little sour taste.The leg she watery and loose, softened with age.It has a sweet powdery scent.Spore print light cream color is gray Clitocybe.This photo mushroom can be seen in this article.
Habitat and distribution
This fungus can be found in the forests of coniferous and mixed type from late August to late autumn.Often gray Clitocybe growing near these mushrooms.However, if the summer was dry, it may not appear.Sometimes large concentrations of these fungi are found in cluttered areas impassable woods near the nettle thickets.Because of this Govorushko gray in some areas called Wren.This fungus can form a ring of witches.From other relatives can be distinguished by its gray-ashy fruit body and only a characteristic shape.This fungus is common in the Primorye Territory, Siberia and the European part of Russia.Govorushko gray need to be able to distinguish from entoloma poisonous.
Culinary performance and safety
Govorushko gray eaten everywhere.However, its taste quality is poor.Also, be aware that not all people are well tolerated in this fungus.Some dishes Govorushko can cause allergic reactions.Before eating it is necessary to boil (3-5 minutes).Eat this mushroom salted and roasted.
