Experienced mushroom pickers know well that The mushroom season does not end in autumn. In fact, it lasts all year round, and forest fruits can be collected even in the middle of winter.
Now you can enjoy the taste of one of the best species, winter flamefish. Together with elderberry and oyster mushroom, which are also worth attention, it forms the so-called a winter trinity of mushrooms that can be picked in January. Difficult weather conditions do not bother them.
The winter flamewort is an edible mushroom that does not rot. In Polish forests you can collect it from October to March. Original The name of this species, of course, refers to the orange shade of its cap, resembling fiery flames. Thanks to it, it is easy to spot among the trees.
Once you’ve done this, be sure to add some winter flames to your basket because after heat treatment, they are really tasty (the caps are velvety brown the stems are too hard and stringy to eat). The flavor of mushrooms is subtle and the flavor is unique, often compared to delicate seafood or fish.
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Winter flamewort is also known for its medicinal properties. Scientific research shows that This edible mushroom has, among other things, strong anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
In the winter season, it can support a weakened immune system and contribute to faster regeneration of the body after an infection. So maybe it’s worth going for a walk with a basket.
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In Poland, winter fireflies grow in almost every deciduous or mixed forest and you don’t have to bend very hard to notice them. They appear on wood – dead and living, as well as on tree trunks. Look for them in damp places, e.g. near streams, rivers or ponds.
They usually do well near oaks, poplars, limes, hawthorns, white mulberries or walnuts. However, they also occur on coniferous trees. And even in gardens, so it’s worth taking a look around your plot.
