ಕರ್ಲಿ ಲೋಬ್ (ಹೆಲ್ವೆಲ್ಲಾ ಕ್ರಿಸ್ಪಾ) ಫೋಟೋ ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ

Curly Loafer (Helvella crispa)

• Gelvella convulsive

ಕರ್ಲಿ ಲೋಬ್ಅಥವಾ Gelvella convulsive (lat. Helvella crispa) is a species of mushrooms belonging to the genus Lopatnik, or Helvella of the Helvellaceae family, the lectotype of the genus.

Curly lobe, among the inhabitants of the forest, is one of the few representatives of fungi, the Helwell family. And the word gelvella, literally translated from Latin, means: “small vegetable”, “greens” or “cabbage” and, as well as possible, characterizes the very essence of this mushroom. In Our Country, the Helwell genus is called differently, they are called lobsters, because of the characteristic structure of their hat in the form of a propeller blade. This is especially evident in other types of gelwells. In total, there are 25 species of such mushrooms, and 9 of them grow in Our Country. And the curly lobe, among all the lobe, is not the most common mushroom. A characteristic feature of all lobes (gelwells) is the content of a certain amount of poisonous toxins in their composition. Some of them contain the heavy toxin gyrometrin, others contain muscarine, which can be removed from them only partially and only during their drying. The curly lobe, as well as the common lobe, is considered by some sources to be a conditionally edible mushroom with the taste qualities of mushrooms of the fourth category. In part, this is true, but … and not so. Cases of poisoning with vanes have not yet been registered, and the degree of poisoning by them directly depends on the number and frequency of their use. Here, it is for this reason that the curly lobe (or curly gelvellus) is best considered an inedible mushroom. And, therefore, it is highly undesirable to use it in food. Yes, and it is extremely rare in our area, and the taste is not at all tasty.

The curly lobe is a fairly rare mushroom. And the main places of its growth can be considered deciduous and coniferous forests of Europe and the European part of Our Country, in which it is found in small groups, often along forest roads and, unlike the common lobe (Helvella vulgaris), it grows not in spring, but in autumn – from the beginning of August to the end of October.

The curly lobe belongs to marsupial mushrooms, that is, its spores are located in the very body of the fungus in the so-called “bag”. His hat is folded, two or four lobed, of irregular and incomprehensible shape, with wavy or curly edges hanging down and, only in places, adhering to the stem. The color of his cap is from waxy beige to pale ocher. The stem of the fungus is short, straight or slightly curved, slightly swollen at the base, with deep longitudinal grooves or folds, inside it is hollow. The color of the legs is white or ash gray. The flesh of the mushroom is thin and very brittle, waxy white in color, with a pleasant mushroom smell. But, anyway, it’s not worth tasting the curly-curly lobe in the “raw” form in the forest!

Curly lobe – refers to conditionally edible mushrooms. (4th category)