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This mushroom is found all over the world. The first mentions of him are found in the writings of the 18th-19th centuries. Psatirella wrinkled is considered inedible, there is a high risk of confusion with poisonous mushrooms. Even biologists cannot always recognize this species precisely by external signs.
The Latin name of the mushroom is Psathyrella corrugis (from the Greek "psathyra" - brittle, Latin "rugis" - wrinkles, "con" - too). In Russian, it is also called the Wrinkled Fragile. You can also find the designations:
- Agaricus caudatus;
- Agaricus corrugis;
- Coprinarius caudatus;
- Coprinarius corrugis;
- Psathyra gracilis var. corrugis;
- Psathyrella gracilis f. corrugis;
- Psathyrella corrugis f. clavigera.
Where the wrinkled psatirella grow
These mushrooms inhabit mixed forests. Appear closer to autumn. They are saprotrophs, that is, they feed on the organic remains of living things. Therefore, Psatirella wrinkled grows on:
- woody remains;
- rotting branches;
- forest litter;
- soil with compost;
- grassy areas;
- sawdust;
- mulch.
It can be found in Canada (on the island of Nova Scotia), Norway, Denmark, Austria, USA (states of Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming). On the territory of Russia, it prefers the northern regions. For example, the forests of St. Petersburg.
What do wrinkled psatirella look like?
On Psatirella wrinkled with a lack of moisture, wrinkles appear. Because of this feature, she received such a name. Young mushrooms are pale and smooth.
Hat
It has the shape of a blunt cone. It becomes flatter with age. The radius is 1-4.5 cm. The color is light brown, clay, mustard. It can be smooth or ribbed-wrinkled. The edge is wavy, but not curled. The flesh of the cap is pinkish-white.
Lamellae
There are several tiers. The plates are located close to each other. Approximately 25 pieces touch the leg. Painted in all shades of gray. The edge of the lamellae of young mushrooms has a reddish tint.
Leg
White, acquiring a brown tone over time. Very thin, brittle, hollow inside. Height 4-12 cm, thickness 1.5-3 mm. The upper part of the leg is sometimes darkened due to the ingress of spores. Valum is missing.
Controversy
Quite large. Are elliptical or ovoid. Size 11-15x6-6.6 microns. Spore print of Psatirella, wrinkled, dark chocolate color. The apical pore stands out. Basidia 4 spore.
Is it possible to eat Psatirella wrinkled
It looks like a small mushroom with a neutral odor. Do not eat.
In the BBC film Wild Food, Gordon Hillman recounted how he accidentally ate a toxic species of Psatirella mushroom. The man washed it down with a glass of beer. There was a reaction in the body, as a result, the vision became monochrome (blue-white). This was followed by memory impairment, difficulty breathing. The negative symptoms disappeared after gastric lavage.
How to tell the difference between Psatirella wrinkled
The genus to which this mushroom belongs includes more than 400 species. Their representatives are very similar.
Psatirella wrinkled is distinguished by the following features:
- long thin leg;
- major disputes;
- pink tint inside;
- reddish color of the edges of the ribs of the hymenomorph.
She is similar to some members of other genera.
Foliotin wrinkled
The hat is hygrophilous. The leg is thin. The coloration is also similar. Differs in rusty spore powder. Velum is there, but sometimes it disappears. There is a possibility of poisoning with amatoxin contained in the twin of Psatirella wrinkled. This substance irreversibly destroys the liver.
Enteloma collected
Inedible, toxic mushroom. The leg is slightly widened towards the base. It smells mealy. The edges of the cap are tucked away with age, making it flat-curved. The imprint is pink.
Paneolus limb
Contains a significant amount of psilocybin, a psychoactive substance. Therefore, it belongs to the category of inedible. It is the most farmed hallucinogenic mushroom in the world. In America, it is even called a weed.
Thicker than Psatirella wrinkled. His hat is always smooth, capable of bending. Spore seal black. Grows in open landscapes (lawns, dung heaps, fields). Velvety to the touch.
Conclusion
Psatirella wrinkled does not have an exquisite taste, is inedible, it is easy to confuse with poisonous specimens. There is no point in exposing health to danger. It is safer to completely abandon the use of the mushroom, without conducting gastronomic experiments. It is important to use the gifts of nature wisely.
