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Galerina moss is a lamellar mushroom of the Hymenogastric family of the genus Galerina. Latin name Galerina hypnorum. Fans of "quiet hunting" must know the external signs of the species in order to immediately identify the gallery.
The view looks very impressive among the greenery of the forests
What does Galerina mossy look like?
This variety does not differ in its large size. All parts of the mushroom are small and fragile:
- Hat. The maximum diameter is 1.5 cm. When the mushroom is young, it is conical. Then it opens and becomes like a convex hemisphere. The color varies from light yellow to brown. In older specimens, the cap loses its juiciness. Becomes dry and faded, takes on a dark creamy shade. The edges of the cap are transparent, the surface is hygrophone.
The cap has characteristic transparent edges, especially in mature specimens.
- The pulp breaks easily, is thin, brown in color. The plates are adherent, of different locations. There are both often attached and very rare.
- The leg is thin. It can be flat or partially curved. Length within 1.5-4.0 cm, thickness 0.1-0.2 cm. The base is slightly thicker than the top. Colored light yellow. The flesh of the leg darkens when damaged or dried. The ring and film are present only in young mushrooms, then they disappear.
A thin long leg is one of the external signs of a moss gallery
In addition to its microscopic appearance, the mushroom has a flour smell.
Where does the moss gallery grow?
You can meet moss gallerina in forests - coniferous or mixed. For settlement, the mushroom prefers moss, logs, the remains of rotten trees. The gallery grows in groups, it is very difficult to meet single landings. The fruiting season lasts only two months - August and September. Distributed in the European part of Russia.
Galerina mossy grows in families, which makes it easier to recognize the fungus
Is it possible to eat moss gallerina
It should be said that this species does not attract the attention of mushroom pickers. His description would be completely unnecessary if it were not for the poisonousness. The gallery contains amatoxin, an insidious poison. It is also found in the pale toadstool. Therefore, it is imperative to know the external signs of the species.
Eating fruiting bodies is strictly prohibited.
No matter how attractive the mushroom may seem, you should not take it into the basket.
Poisoning symptoms
The insidiousness of the poison contained in the pulp is the timing of the symptoms of poisoning. They can appear within 30 minutes after ingestion of the mushrooms, and in some people only after a few hours. During this period, the body receives enormous harm, when even qualified assistance does not help. The sooner the victim gets to the medical facility, the more chances of salvation. Signs of poisoning with a moss gallery:
- profuse urination;
- indomitable vomiting;
- watery diarrhea;
- convulsions;
- coordination disorders.
These manifestations are associated with damage to liver and kidney cells, heart muscle, spleen and central nervous system.
First aid for poisoning
As soon as any signs of poisoning are noticed, you should immediately drink at least 0.5 liters of water from 1 tsp:
- baking soda;
- table salt;
- potassium permanganate.
The water must be boiled. Then induce vomiting by pressing on the root of the tongue. Drink an antidote - activated carbon at the rate of 1 tablet per 20 kg of weight.
Milk thistle infusion helps well in the treatment. It is a natural hepatoprotector that prevents the liver from absorbing poison. To prepare the product, pour 1 tsp. milk thistle with boiling water (250 g), insist in a water bath for 25-30 minutes. Cool the infusion, strain, use 1/3 cup 3 times a day.
To prevent the possibility of poisoning, you need to carefully examine the mushrooms at the time of collection. You should not collect old mushrooms, which are very similar to the gallery. Specialist recommendations:
Conclusion
Galerina moss can do great harm. Therefore, knowledge of the external characteristics of the fungus and the algorithm for helping with poisoning will be invaluable.
