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Psatirella water-loving (psatirella spherical) is a mushroom, which is popularly called a watery pseudo-foam or a hydrophilic fragile. It is not of particular value to a person, but it is necessary to recognize it so as not to collect it together with useful fruits. The official name is Psathyrella piluliformis.
Where water-loving psatirells grow
Spherical (water-loving) psatirella are widespread everywhere. They are found in any region of the Russian Federation (in the Urals, the Far East, in Siberia). The mycelium settles on the remains of wood, stumps, in damp low-lying places. Most often they can be found in deciduous forests, they are less common in conifers.
The representative grows in families or even entire colonies, it does not occur singly. Fruiting begins in late summer and lasts until early October, some varieties can be found in November.
What do water-loving psatirella look like?
It is possible to recognize the water-loving psatirella by its characteristic features. In young fruits that have recently appeared, the cap is convex, spherical, and may be bell-shaped. As it matures, it opens up and becomes half-extended. At a young age, the cap is small, its diameter does not exceed 6 cm.In specimens that have just appeared, it is even about 2 cm.
The pulp is creamy white in color without a pronounced taste and smell. It is thin, but dense, unbreakable. Plates are densely adhered to the stem. In a young fetus, they are light, but gradually darken. In adult specimens, the plates turn dark brown. Spores are dark purple in color.
The stem of the spherical psatirella is thin and high. Its length reaches 8 cm. However, at the same time it is elastic, dense, although it is hollow inside. It is most often colored in a light cream shade, somewhat paler than the skin of the cap. In the upper part of the leg there is a false ring - the remains of the bedspread. The entire surface is covered with a mealy bloom. Most often, the legs of a water-loving fragile are straight, but curved ones come across.
The color of the mushroom in general depends on the local climate and weather conditions. During heavy rains, the hat turns chocolate. In a period of severe drought, it changes color to light cream.
Is it possible to eat spherical psatirella
This mushroom is not considered poisonous, but it is not eaten. The edibility of this representative is questionable. In the special literature, it is classified as a conditionally edible variety.
In cooking, a water-loving (spherical) fragile is not used, in folk medicine, too, so it is of no value.
How to distinguish spherical psatirella
Psatirella globular resembles some edible varieties. She reminds:
- gray-brown psatirella;
- summer mushroom.
And also with another representative:
- the gallery is bordered.
It is possible to distinguish a fragile water-loving woman from twins by the characteristic color of the skin and growing conditions. Gray-brown psatirella grows in groups, but not so crowded. The skin of the cap has a grayish tint, and the lower surface is white. The leg of the twin is covered with scales, the characteristic mealy bloom is absent.
Some argue that there is a resemblance to summer honey. He also has a hygrophilous hat that is capable of absorbing moisture, but this is where all the similarities end. These mushrooms have more differences than similarities. The colors are similar, but the shape of the cap and other characteristics are different. The mushroom pulp is thin and watery. The cap is uneven along the edges, there are grooves. The surface is nasty, covered with mucus.
The external resemblance of a fragile spherical is noticeable with a bordered gallery mushroom. The only significant difference between the two is the color of the spores. The double has a brown tint. The gallery grows, bordered by small groups of 2-3 mushrooms. The rest of the fruits are similar, grow in the same conditions, bear fruit at the same time.
Conclusion
Psatirella water-loving (psatirella spherical) is a mushroom that is best avoided. He has poisonous counterparts, the use of which is harmful to health. The fragile fruit itself is of no value to humans.
