When the forests become quiet, and the usual white mushrooms and princes are no longer so actively fruit, another interesting representative of the mushroom world is replaced by a white bump, or cirrus codium (Coprinus comatus). This mushroom often remains out of attention, although it deserves much more respect.
The white dung beetle begins to grow at the end of summer and fruit well all the fall, until the first frosts hit. Unlike his forest brothers, he prefers open places – pastures, meadows, parks and even lawns near the houses. This makes him a real find for those who are not ready for long trips deep into thickets.
Its appearance is easily recognizable: a high cylindrical hat covered with small flakes resembles flour, and a thin leg can reach 15–20 cm in height. At the same time, the pulp of the mushroom is dense, with a pleasant nut aroma and a rich taste, especially after heat treatment.
White man is valued for its culinary qualities – it is great for frying, stewing and adding to sauces. The main thing is to collect young specimens, while the hat is still dense, otherwise the mushroom quickly becomes loose and less tasty.
It is also important to poke where and how to look for mushrooms, since the process of “quiet hunting” can drag on for the whole day. Especially a lot of mushrooms can be found in forests, where the summer was moderate and rainy. Dry and hot weather reduces their number.
If you are a newcomer, it is better to go for mushrooms with an experienced mushroom pipe. He will show proven places, teach him to distinguish edible species from dangerous and explain how to harvest correctly.
