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Sandy gyroporus is a representative of the Gyroporov family, the genus Gyroporus. Synonyms for this name are Latin terms - Gyroporus castaneus var. Amophilus and Gyroporus castaneus var. Ammophilus.
What does a sandy gyroporus look like?
Inedible and poisonous species
In a young gyroporus, a sandy cap is convex or hemispherical, after a while it becomes prostrate with raised edges. Its size varies from 4 to 15 cm in diameter. The surface is dry, smooth, dull, in some specimens you can notice fine hairiness. Initially, the cap of the sandy gyroporus is colored pinkish or ocher, gradually acquiring yellow-brown shades with pinkish zones. In this case, the edges are always lighter than the central part of the cap. The hymenophore is tubular, pinkish or cream in color, does not change color upon contact. The tubes are short and thin, free from the cap. The pores are monochromatic, rather small at the initial stage of maturation, but with age they become wide.
The leg of the sandy gyroporus is cylindrical, widened at the base. In young gifts of the forest, it is painted white; as it grows, it acquires a shade similar to a hat. The surface is smooth. The structure is spongy with cavities (chambers), and the outside is covered with a hard crust.
The flesh of sandy gyroporus is rather fragile; in old specimens it becomes spongy. It is painted in salmon-pink color, but in adulthood it can acquire bluish tints. It has a sweetish taste and an unexpressed smell.
Where does the sandy gyroporus grow
Most often, the species in question is found in the autumn season in coastal areas, coniferous forests or dunes. When settling, sandy gyroporus prefers limestone soils. Can grow singly or in small groups. Most common in Europe.
Sandy gyroporus twins
In appearance, the considered gift of the forest is very similar to the chestnut gyroporus.
Gyroporus chestnut is a conditionally edible mushroom
Distinctive features of the twin are rusty or reddish-brown color of the cap, as well as a yellowish tubular hymenophore.
Is it possible to eat sandy gyroporus
This instance belongs to the category of inedible mushrooms. In addition, sandy gyroporus contains toxic substances.
Poisoning symptoms
Eating this mushroom leads to long-term gastrointestinal upset.
Quite often it happens that through carelessness or ignorance, a person can eat a poisonous mushroom. In this case, a couple of hours after eating the sandy gyroporus for food, the victim feels the first symptoms of poisoning:
- nausea;
- diarrhea;
- stomach ache;
- vomiting.
The duration of the unpleasant consequences depends on the amount of mushrooms eaten, the person's body weight and individual characteristics.Thus, the average period of negative symptoms lasts about 6-7 hours, but under certain circumstances it can last for several weeks.
First aid for poisoning
In case of poisoning with a sandy gyroporus, the victim must immediately provide first aid:
- The first step is to flush the stomach to cleanse it of toxins. To do this, give 1 liter of salted water to drink and induce vomiting. This procedure should be repeated at least 2 times.
- If the victim does not have diarrhea, then he can be offered 1 tablespoon of petroleum jelly or castor oil.
- You can cleanse the intestines of harmful substances using any sorbent. For example, give the patient activated carbon and polysorb.
- After all the above actions, the victim needs to organize bed rest and provide plenty of drink. Plain or mineral still water, as well as strong black tea, will do.
Conclusion
Outwardly, sandy gyroporus looks no worse than edible mushrooms. However, you should be aware that this specimen is poisonous and it is extremely forbidden to use it for food. But if this still happened, you should not self-medicate. Therefore, when the first symptoms occur, it is recommended to urgently call an ambulance or deliver the patient to a hospital on their own.
