An ornamental, herbaceous plant, can be grown as a houseplant in pots and containers. The bush is up to 45 cm high, with a purple stem and dark green leaves. The fruits are very decorative, round-elongated, 1.5 cm in diameter.

Poplar mushroom is one of the oldest edible mushrooms, it was known to the ancient Romans, who knew a lot about delicious food, poplar mushroom contains methionine, an essential amino acid that is vital.

Hat: 8-12 cm in diameter, funnel-shaped, with a rolled edge, white, covered with brown or almost black scales. Records: narrow, descending along the stem, whitish or cream.

A little-known edible mushroom, used fresh and pickled, the flesh is thin, leathery, tough, white.