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The common webcap (lat.Cortinarius trivialis) is a small mushroom of the Cobweb family. The second name - Pribolotnik - he received for preference to growing conditions. It is found in wet, swampy areas.
A detailed description of the Common Webcap with photos and videos is presented below.
Description of the common webcap
The mushroom was named a cobweb for a kind of "veil" of cobweb film present in young specimens. The rest of the appearance is unremarkable.
Description of the hat
Pribolotnik's cap is small: 3-8 cm in diameter. At the initial stage of development, it has the shape of a hemisphere, which is later revealed. The color of the cap ranges from pale yellow tones to ocher and light brown shades. The core is darker than the edges.
The cap is sticky to the touch, there is a small amount of mucus on it. The surface of the hymenophore is lamellar. In young fruit bodies, it is white, and in mature specimens it darkens to yellowish and brown tones.
The pulp is dense and fleshy, white, with a harsh odor.
Leg description
The leg is 6-10 cm in height, the diameter is 1.5-2 cm. Slightly narrowed towards the base. There are specimens with a reverse structure - there is a small expansion at the bottom. The color of the leg is white, closer to the ground it darkens to a brown tint. Above from the cobweb blanket are brown concentric fibrous bands. From the middle of the peduncle to the base - weakly expressed.
Where and how it grows
Podbolnik can be found under birches and aspens, rarely under alder. It rarely lives in coniferous forests. Grows singly or in small groups in damp places.
In Russia, the distribution area of the species falls on the middle climatic zone.
Fruiting from July to September.
Edible webcap common or not
The nutritional properties of the Common Webcap have not been studied, but it does not apply to edible mushrooms. This species cannot be eaten.
Related specimens contain dangerous toxins in the pulp.
Poisoning symptoms, first aid
The danger of toxic species of this family is that the first signs of poisoning appear gradually: up to 1-2 weeks after eating mushrooms. Symptoms look like this:
- intense thirst;
- nausea, vomiting;
- stomach ache;
- spasms in the lumbar region.
If you find the first signs of poisoning, you must urgently consult a doctor or call an ambulance. Before receiving qualified treatment, you need to:
- flush the stomach using activated charcoal;
- plentiful drink (3-5 tbsp. boiled water in small sips);
- take a laxative to cleanse the intestines.
Doubles and their differences
The podbolnik is confused with other members of the family, as they are quite similar. The greatest similarity is noted with the mucous webcap (lat.Cortinarius mucosus).
The hat is 5-10 cm in diameter. It has a thin edge and a thick center, abundantly covered with transparent mucus.The leg is slender, cylindrical, 6-12 cm long, 1-2 cm thick.
It differs from Pribolotnik in abundant mucus and the shape of a cap.
Grows in coniferous and mixed forests under pine trees. Bears fruit singly.
The slime webcap (lat.Cortinarius mucifluus) is another twin of the Pribolotnik, which is confused with the mucous webcap because of a similar name. The hat with a diameter of 10-12 cm is abundantly covered with mucus. The stem is 20 cm long in the form of a spindle, also covered with mucus. Prefers coniferous forests.
It differs from Pribolotnik in abundant mucus and a longer leg.
Conclusion
The common webcap is an inedible mushroom, its properties have not been fully studied. Can be confused with other members of the family, the use of which is not recommended. The greatest similarity is noted with the Slime Webcap and the Slime Webcap, but they can be distinguished by their cap. In the latter, it is abundantly covered with mucus.
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