Lemon crowskin, irregularly spherical or bulbous in shape, has no stem, grows up to 10-15 cm in diameter. It is hard and heavy, with a strong spicy smell. Straw-yellow, ocher-yellow or yellow-brown-ocher in color, covered with flat warts 1.5-4 mm high. It occurs almost all over the world. It grows on soil in sands and acidic soils, on the edge of forests, in parks, also outside forests, in pastures, stony areas, peat bogs, in thickets. This specimen was found in the Lublin region. It is harmless in small amounts and is used as a spice mushroom in some regions of Europe. However, when eaten in large amounts, it can cause poisoning. It tastes a bit like truffles and is therefore suitable as a seasoning for meats and cold cuts. However, only young white mushrooms inside can be used. I have not tried and I will not experiment, it looks nice enough for me.
- Mature specimen after spore discharge
