Very often, lovers of the 'quiet hunt' call the mushrooms of the volunteer milk mushrooms, because the taste of these mushrooms practically does not differ. And in adulthood, these two types of mushrooms are very similar in appearance. The pink wave in appearance is very similar to the mushroom, which is also referred to as milky mushrooms. Although these fruiting bodies belong to the russula family, there are some differences between the pink hair and camelina.
How to distinguish a white wave from a weight
How to distinguish a lump from a wave and what are these differences? If we consider all the external signs of milk mushrooms and waves, then with careful study it is rather difficult to confuse them. How to distinguish white waves from white milk mushrooms by hats and legs?
- The hats of the white waves are much smaller than those of the milk mushrooms. The diameter of the cap of the load can be up to 20 cm, while the diameter of the cap is only up to 12 cm, sometimes up to 15 cm. The surface is clean, and at the load it is stained with particles of soil or litter.
- Although the flesh of the mushrooms is white and emits milky juice at the break, only in the wave its color does not change, and the smell does not emit either. But the juice of the milk mushrooms on the cut becomes yellow and exudes a pronounced fruity aroma.
How else to distinguish mushrooms from mushrooms? The wolf has concentric circles on the surface of the cap, which are formed by dense villi. However, in adulthood, mushrooms lose hairiness: they become colorless, the plates acquire a yellowish tint, which, in combination with the shape of the cap, is taken by novice mushroom pickers as signs of a mushroom. Therefore, it is quite easy for a beginner to confuse these two types.
Another description of some of the features of these mushrooms will show how to distinguish the found volushka from the mushroom. For example, the first species has pubescence on the cap, but it can be seen mainly along the edges, and the cap itself is slimy and wet.
It is worth saying that the wave, although it looks like a lump, it has never been an 'official' lump. However, for its taste, mushroom pickers with experience constantly include it in the list of fruit bodies that are harvested for the winter. It is not worth neglecting the white wave, giving preference only to milk mushrooms. This mushroom is great for pickling and pickling for the winter.
How to distinguish a pink wave from a milky milk cap?
How to correctly distinguish a milky milk cap from a pink wave, and what are the characteristic features of each fruiting body?
- For example, the color of the wave is pink or hot pink, the saffron milk cap has calmer shades with a predominance of orange.
- The surface of the cap near the wave is covered with villi, which gives it the appearance of hairiness; the cap of the saffron milk cap is completely smooth.
- When cutting a wave, white milky juice is released, in camelina – bright orange.
- During boiling, the pink wave turns light gray, the mushroom becomes even darker in color.
- Volnushki mainly grow in birch and mixed forests with a predominance of birch, with which they form mycorrhiza, and mushrooms can be found only in spruce and pine forests – on a bed of needles.
How else to distinguish mushrooms from saffron milk caps? A striking difference between the pink wave is the circles, which are clearly visible on the cap; saffron milk caps do not have such patterns. In addition, saffron milk caps are much larger in size.
However, even if you confused the mushrooms with milk mushrooms or mushrooms, do not worry: all these mushrooms are considered conditionally edible and suitable for consumption. They are especially tasty if they are salted or pickled. Such an appetizer will be an excellent independent dish or a side dish for meat and boiled potatoes.
