Top 20 Edible Mushrooms Popular in Velez-Malaga
In the quaint city of Velez-Malaga, known for its favourable microclimate dominated by temperate winters and mild summers, certain edible mushroom species thrive splendidly. This Mediterranean city offers fertile conditions for a myriad of varied mushroom varieties. Our detailed guide provides insights into the top 20 most common mushrooms that can be found in Velez-Malaga, delving into their unique physical characteristics, delectable flavours, natural habitats, and popular culinary applications. Each mushroom highlighted showcases the harmony between Velez-Malaga's vibrant ecosystem and the intriguing world of mycology. Discover these gastronomic gems and their intricate relations to their surroundings.
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Most Popular Edible Mushrooms
1. Big sheath mushroom
These large white mushrooms bloom all over cleared, harvested fields, as well as pastures and roadsides. The scientific species name comes from Greek words meaning “glue” (glioio) and “head” (cephalus), in reference to the sticky surface of this mushroom’s cap. The big sheath mushroom looks so similar to the poisonous Deathcap and Destroying Angel mushrooms that it should always be left alone.
2. Meadow mushroom
The meadow mushroom grows in meadows and pastures around the world—especially those rich in manure—when the weather is warm and wet. They are known to appear in “fairy ring” shapes. Originally identified in Europe, it is possible that North American specimens identified as meadow mushrooms may genetically belong to other species.
3. Jelly ear
The distinctive jelly ear grows mainly through winter and spring, mostly on the dead trunks and branches of elder trees. It occurs around the world and is often cooked into dishes in Asian countries. This ear-shaped jelly mushroom is often available in stores both fresh and dried.
4. Chicken of the woods
Chicken of the woods is very noticeable in hardwood forests, appearing in clusters on standing tree trunks in bright orange and yellow hues that sometimes last through the entire winter. It is a parasite that causes an unfortunate brown heart rot, and is considered a particularly troublesome pest of Yew trees. If the fruitbodies can be seen, the tree is likely already beyond saving.
5. Blewit
The blewit mushroom grows in fallen leaves in autumn and winter, sometimes appearing in ‘fairy ring’ circles. It can be used to make a green dye when chopped and boiled in an iron pot. The scientific name, Lepista nuda, derives from Latin words meaning “bare goblet,” a reference to the shape and texture of the mushroom.
6. Dripping slimecap
Cap : It has approximately 2–7 cm long radius. It is round becoming convex then wide or with a broad umbo the margin hanging with slimy veil remnants. It is white or cream in color. It feels smooth and sticky or slimy. Gills : They are free non-waxy close broad and white in color. Stem / Stipe : The 5–10 cm long stem tapers a bit towards the top. It is fleshy soft and has a ring. White in color it is also sticky and slimy. Spores : Spores are globose to broadly ellipsoid and smooth. Microscopic features : The spores measure 4.5-6.5 x 4-6 um. Flesh : Flesh is slimy and sticky. Fruiting : These mushrooms flower in between summer and fall.
7. Vinegar cup
The vinegar cup (Helvella acetabulum) forms fruitbodies in the shape of vases or chalices with deeply convex caps. Its distinguishing feature is the way the stem’s ribs extend all the way up the sides of the “cup,” in some specimens resembling the folds of cabbage leaves. Common name aside, it is not considered edible.
8. Milk-white brittlegill
Fruitbodies of the large milk-white brittlegill (Russula delica) arise from the forest floor already quite formed, a fact which results in dirty and pockmarked caps. “Delica” means “without milk,” and this mushroom can be most readily distinguished from the lookalike Fleecy Milkcap by its lack of milky latex exudate.
9. Oak bolete
As you can probably guess from its name, Oak bolete is most commonly found beneath oak trees. Both the stem and cap of oak bolete turn a vivid blue color when damaged. The specific name pendiculatus means with a small appendage.
10. Saffron milk cap
Growing wild in the northern hemisphere and introduced to Australia, the saffron milk cap is found in pine forests during autumn. As the name implies, these mushrooms have been harvested for cooking for a long time. They have been known to cause stomach upset in some individuals, however, and carry a risk of being contaminated with heavy metals, so forage with caution.
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