Hygrofor girlish (Cuphophyllus virgineus) ata ma faʻamatalaga

Hygrofor girl (Cuphophyllus virgineus)

• Hygrophorus virgineus
• Camarophyllus virgineus
• Hygrocybe virginea

Fa'amatalaga i fafo

First, a convex hat, which gradually straightens out, 1,5 – 5 cm in diameter (according to some sources – up to 8 cm). A wide, not very sharp tubercle is distinguished on it, often densely ribbed edges are covered with cracks. Also often the surface of the cap is bumpy. Cylindrical stem, slightly narrowed downwards, quite thin, but dense, long, sometimes up to 12 cm long. Well-developed and sparse in width plates, interspersed with thin plates and descending rather low along the stem. White dampish and friable flesh, odorless and with a pleasant taste. The mushroom has a permanent color. Sometimes the hat can take on a yellowish tint in the center. Less often covered with red spots, which indicate the presence of a parasitic mold on the skin.

Mea'ai

Edible, but of little value.

Nofoaga

It occurs in numerous groups in clearings, in meadows and along paths – in the mountains and on the plain.

tau

Summer autumn.

Ituaiga tutusa

Strongly similar to Hygrophorus niveus, which grows in the same places, but appears later, remaining until frost.