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Lilac ryadovka is an edible mushroom of the 4th category, which has an unusual "fabulous" color, which distinguishes it from all kinds of poisonous and inedible representatives. Due to this color, the fruiting body is quite easy to recognize. Although this type of mushroom is considered poorly popular, it still has good taste. The lilac row also has other names, the most common of which are the purple ryadovka or titmouse.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the description of the lilac rowing and the presented photos.

Description of the edible purple row

Latin name: Lepista nuda.

Family: Ordinary.

Synonyms: ryadovka purple, leafy naked, lilac leafy, titmouse, cyanosis.

Hat: large, 5-15 cm in diameter, some specimens can reach 20 cm. Fleshy, firm, firm, convex or hemispherical at a young age. As it matures, the cap opens and becomes flat or depressed, keeping the edges bent downwards.

In young individuals, the color of the cap is pronounced - purple, lavender or even brown, sometimes with a brown or watery tint.

Over time, the color becomes faded, lightening more towards the edges. The surface of the cap is smooth, shiny, moist; in dry weather it becomes dry and lighter.

Leg: up to 10 cm in height and up to 3 cm in thickness, cylindrical, less often clavate, with a thickening at the base. The structure is dense, becomes hollow with age; the surface is smooth, fibrous. Immediately under the cap, the stem is covered with a flaky coating or light pubescence. The color is bright purple, fades with age, becoming brownish or lavender.

Pulp: thick, dense, fleshy, acquires a softer consistency with aging. The photo shows that the lilac row at the cut site has a light purple tint, while in older specimens the color of the pulp becomes crimson-cream. The taste and aroma are pleasant, reminiscent of the smell of anise.

Plates: thin, frequent, loose, first light purple, then light purple.

Edibility: edible mushroom, however, requires heat treatment.

Application: delicious pickled and fried, perfect as a side dish for meat dishes.

Spreading: coniferous and mixed forests of Europe, Russia, Siberia. Prefers to settle on fallen leaves and needles, growing in groups. The season for picking lilac rows of mushrooms falls on September-late November.