@marianomariano 8 February 2022

Velvet shank (Flammulina velutipes, Enoki) - a fungus that is not afraid of winter Velvet shank is not afraid of frosts. more... https://hive.blog/hive-127788/@marianomariano/velvet-shank-flammulina-velutipes-enoki This is one of the few cases in nature where the fungus comes back to life after being fully frozen and thawed. The Velvet shank tube is an example of this. This is because it contains substances which enable it to do so. Velvet shank (Flammulina velutipes) The cap of this mushroom can reach up to 12 cm in diameter. It is orange yellow, honey yellow, and later brownish yellow. The center of the hat is usually darker. The surface is slippery, slimy, smooth and shiny. When the fruiting body is old, it is very wavy. The blades of the fungus are white in color, turning yellow with time. They are sparse of various lengths, and the legs grow. The leg is distinctive and is the hallmark of this mushroom. It has a yellowish color at the top, and the closer to the base of the mushroom the color darkens to reach a dark brown or even black color at the bottom of the mushroom. Application - very good edible mushroom. Only hats are suitable for consumption, as the legs are fibrous and stringy. --------------------------------------- all photos and descriptions posted on noise.cash are my property and are made by me. © copyright marianomariano