In our forests there are many miracles, one of which is a fungus, which is called "sheep".It is named for the unusual appearance, which is really much like a "hair" of the pet.
What is the Latin name "sheep"?These mushrooms are called Grifola frondosa (Grifola frondosa).
time of his "growing season" - from late August to late September.However, in the southern latitudes to find him in the woods can be, even in the middle of November.It is famous for its propensity for deciduous trees, most often growing at the foot of the old oak trees.
That only by trees on this a little bit of joy: a ram (mushrooms, these, by the way, delicious) is growing very rapidly, causing numerous diseases wood.The most common white rot.
But the mushroom body weight affects: especially large ones weigh 10 kilograms!It should be noted that this is not one of great education, and multiple undulating hats, long legs that come out of a base.Up to 80 processes may be one such "sheep"!
these mushrooms are edible and even delicious (as we have already said), but the pan should be put at the very young age.
way, biologists insist that their name not too true.If you've ever seen in my life corals, you will agree with the fact that the name "mushroom coral" would suit him a lot more.Also, one can notice the similarity with cabbages cauliflower whose structure is substantially similar.
have to disappoint you: if you go to the forest hoping to see himself mushroom sheep, you should be mentally prepared for a long and utterly fruitless search.This wonderful representative of the mushroom rock wonder included in the Red Book.It can be seen only occasionally.
In addition, during his growing extremely unstable.Even if in one year in the forest was full of "sheep", the next season may be completely empty.
If you Determined to see this marvel of nature with your own eyes, then you need at least to know about the places where most of growing sheep.These mushrooms can be found on the stumps deciduous trees.
We already wrote that it "respects" the oak, but developing well in the lime and maple wood.If the tree is weak and sick, can choose their place of residence and his.
In this regard, I would like to say that the "sheep" often referred to as mushrooms that look like him.For sparassis crispa, which is sometimes called "mushroom cabbage", much similar in appearance, but only grows on the stumps of coniferous trees.
However, they are similar at least to those that are listed as endangered.Of course, the reasons for pride here a little.This is due to the excellent nutritional qualities "lamb."It can be salted, marinated and dried and eaten raw.But this becomes a delicacy Grifola frondosa being braised in cream.
Thus, the fungus "sheep" (which has a photo in the article), being original and very interesting view on the brink of extinction, so it is not necessary to collect, but rather only to photograph.
