Low temperatures and snow in December should not be an obstacle to regular walks in the forest. Especially since During your early winter hikes, you may come across edible species of mushrooms.
After all, the beginning of winter does not mean the end of the season for these natural delicacies. You can now collect one of the healthiest mushrooms – elderberry ears (also known as Judas ears or Polish mun mushrooms), which Poles do not appreciate even though they have a number of health properties.
Lilac ear mushrooms, i.e. Polish mun mushrooms, can be collected all year round. They do not grow on grass, but on tree trunks and branches not only in forests, but also in parks and gardens. They are usually seen in larger crowds, so they are quite easy to spot regardless of the season.
Elderberries most often grow on elderberries, but they can also occur on deciduous plants: single-leaf maple, alder, beech, mulberry, much less often on plum or apple trees. h for plum and apple trees.
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Lilac ears have a characteristic appearance, which at first glance is associated with their name. Older specimens really resemble the organ of hearing, on the outside they are dull and slightly downy. The younger ones have a more cup-shaped shape and a slightly wrinkled surface.
They are usually brown (in various shades), a when there is moisture outside, they may become slightly transparent when exposed to light. Their flesh is elastic. Fruiting bodies have a diameter of 2 to 10 cm and are slightly bent. They are initially cup-shaped, then cup-shaped, and finally more spread.
The lilac ear can be confused with the lilac ear. The latter, however, is rarer, harder and leatherier. It is also covered with hairs and one of its characteristic features are light edges.
These mushrooms are inedible, but fortunately non-toxic. Similarly to the leaf mites. They have much more gelatinous flesh than elderberries and are irregularly wrinkled.
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Elderberry ears in the kitchen go perfectly with Asian and Oriental dishes, especially in China and Japan. It is added to rice, pasta or meat. It has an elastic and cartilaginous consistency. These mushrooms can be cut into strips and cooked traditionally, as well as fried, stewed or marinated. They also work well in dried form.
As for the properties of lilac ears, they are a very healthy mushroom with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. They contain a number of vitamins (including a lot of vitamin B), a large amount of protein and fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
They strengthen the immune system and can support the fight against colds and hypertension. They also strengthen blood vessels (due to bioactive polysaccharides). They have few calories, so people on a diet can safely consume them.
