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In late summer and early autumn, people begin to actively collect mushrooms that grow in forest areas. Everyone picks russula, chanterelles, boletus mushrooms and mushrooms out of habit. But some on the way meet nondescript specimens that are called green hypomyces.
What does hypomyces green look like?
This type of mycoparasite is called yellow-green pequiella or hypomyces. It belongs to the inedible category. Most often it parasitizes russula and mushrooms. They begin to appear in mid-June and continue their activities until the end of September.
It has several distinctive features. The parasite predominantly appears on the plates of the host fungus. It gradually covers it, which leads to a reduction. The affected aerial part is completely penetrated by the mycelium of the parasite. If you cut the fruit body, then inside you can find rounded white cavities.
The size of the fruiting body does not exceed 0.3 mm. It is characterized by a slight mushroom smell. The parasite has a spherical body with a blunt tip. Its surface is smooth. On the outside, the fruit is covered with a bloom of yellow or dark olive color. The white mycelium of the parasite completely affects the host. Over time, the fetus becomes tough.
Hypomyces begins to appear already in mid-June, as soon as the first aerial parts of the fruiting body are formed.
At first, it is pale yellow or green in color. Unknowing people will not notice significant changes.
Where does green hypomyces grow
Mycoparasite spreads almost everywhere where porcini mushrooms, mushrooms or russula grow. It can often be found in the forests of the Urals or Siberia. It is often found not only in Russia, but also in Kazakhstan. What is noteworthy, hypomyces can not be seen immediately. If it is just beginning to develop, the fruiting body will have the usual shape and color.
Is it possible to eat green hypomyces
The edibility of the affected fruit is controversial. Some argue that hypomyces can be eaten. Only after being infected by the parasite does the mushroom acquire the taste of seafood.
Others say that eating the affected fruit bodies is impossible. They lose their presentation and can damage the body.
Most often, mycoparasite hides under the cap, while changes are not always visible when cut
If the fruit body is severely affected, then inside you can observe rounded cavities of a whitish or brownish tint.
Poisoning by this parasitic species was not registered. But if you cook the mushroom incorrectly, it can lead to unpleasant symptoms.
This process is accompanied by:
- cramping abdominal pain;
- nausea;
- urge to vomit;
- diarrhea.
The first signs of poisoning may appear within 6-7 hours after eating infected russula. And their intensity will depend on how much product was eaten.
Therefore, if a mushroom picker finds green fruits in the forest, it is better not to collect them so as not to risk your health.
Conclusion
Hypomyces green is considered a common type of mushroom.There is still no unambiguous information about its edibility. The green parasite infects such well-known species as russula, saffron milk caps and porcini mushrooms. Some people believe that it does not harm the human body, while it has an unusual taste of overseas delicacies, but a frightening look. Cases of poisoning with infected russules or mushrooms were not identified.
