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Chased honey fungus is a rare, inedible species of the Fizalakryevye family. Grows in moist soil, in deciduous forests. Begins fruiting from early August to late September. Since the species is not recommended to be eaten, it is necessary to study its detailed description, view photos and videos.
What does chased honeydew look like?
A rare chased honey fungus, listed in the Red Book. Therefore, when meeting with him, experienced mushroom pickers pass by so that the mushroom is fully ripe and has time to reproduce safely with spores. To increase the population of this species, you need to know the external characteristics and familiarize yourself with the photo.
Description of the hat
The cap is small, reaching 6 cm. In young representatives, it is bell-shaped, as it grows, it straightens, the edges become wavy, and a small depression appears in the center. The surface is covered with a smooth brown skin with a pink tint. The lower layer is formed by fragile, frequent plates, partially adhered to the stem. The color is light yellow, becomes darker with age. Reproduction occurs by microscopic, cylindrical spores that are located in a creamy powder.
Leg description
The leg is thin and long, reaching a height of 8 cm. The surface is covered with a smooth skin, painted to match the color of the cap. The pulp is thin, becomes transparent when it rains. The fruiting body has no taste or smell.
Where and how it grows
Chased honey fungus is a rare specimen that grows on moist soil, in deciduous forests. Grows in single specimens or in small families. Bears fruit in autumn.
Is the mushroom edible or not
The mushroom is inedible and causes food poisoning when eaten. In order not to harm yourself and your loved ones, you need to know a detailed description of the cap and legs, and when you meet him, walk by.
Doubles and their differences
Chased honey fungus, like any forest dweller, has edible and inedible counterparts. These include:
- Summer honey mushroom - an edible species that grows on stumps and rotten deciduous wood. It starts bearing fruit in large families from the beginning of summer to the first frost. The mushroom can be recognized by a small convex cap of light brown color and by a thin, long stem.
- Kollybia les-loving - an edible representative of the mushroom kingdom. Grows in small groups on decaying deciduous and coniferous wood. Fruiting from June to November. The fruit body has a whitish pulp, without a pronounced taste and smell.
- Galerina bordered - a very dangerous species that can be fatal. Prefers moist soil, dry coniferous and deciduous wood. This specimen can be distinguished by a yellow-brown cap and a brown leg, up to 5 cm long. The pulp is of the same color, fibrous with a characteristic mealy aroma. When eaten, after a few minutes, the following symptoms appear: uncontrollable vomiting, diarrhea, profuse urination, fever, convulsions. When the first signs appear, you must immediately contact a specialist.
Conclusion
Chased honey fungus is an inedible mushroom that prefers to grow on wet ground. During mushroom picking, in order not to harm your body, you need to study the external characteristics and similar twins. If the species somehow got on the table, you need to know the first signs of intoxication and be able to provide first aid. Since mushrooms have false poisonous counterparts, it is necessary to entrust their collection to an experienced mushroom picker.
