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Bulb fiber (Inocybe napipes) is a poisonous mushroom, which has many times more muscarine than fly agaric. The danger lies in the fact that it grows nearby with edible specimens, and at a young age is very similar to some of them. Other names are fiber-footed or turnip-footed.
What does the onion fiber look like?
The onion fiber belongs to the lamellar mushrooms of the Fiber family. The hat at a young age is in the form of a bell, later it opens. There is a tubercle on the surface. The skin is smooth at first, becomes fibrous as it ripens, cracks. The diameter of the cap is from 3 to 6 cm. It is painted brown-brown. The plates of the fruiting body are at first white, then turn gray. They are tightly pressed against the leg.
The stem of the filamentous bulb is cylindrical, its height reaches 8 cm. The upper part is refined, it expands downward. The color of the leg is identical to the hat, but slightly lighter.
The pulp is practically odorless, light, usually white or creamy. Disputes are brown.
Where does the filamentous grow
The mycelium settles in humid forests, prefers birch groves or other deciduous areas. Bulb fiber grows in small groups or whole families, it can appear singly. Begins to bear fruit from late summer until autumn. Already in August, young mushrooms can be seen in the wet grass. At the end of October, fruiting ends.
Is it possible to eat onion fiber
The fibrous fungus is a poisonous species, it is not eaten. The severity of the poisoning depends on the amount of fruits eaten. A large dose can be fatal.
Poisoning symptoms
After eating a poisonous onion fiber, the victim develops symptoms characteristic of poisoning:
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- upset stool;
- stomach ache;
- intestinal spasms;
- high blood pressure;
- heart palpitations;
- interruptions in breathing.
Outwardly, the victim looks tired, sick, often runs to the toilet, freezes and immediately turns into a fever. If measures are not taken in time, then a person can die from respiratory arrest.
In children, symptoms of fiber poisoning are more acute. The young organism is much weaker, already after 30 minutes. the first signs and pain in the gastrointestinal tract appear. The condition is accompanied by severe vomiting, general weakness, dizziness, sometimes there may be loss of consciousness. If you do not take action immediately, then after eight hours, convulsions and shortness of breath appear.
First aid for poisoning
Before the arrival of the medical team, the victim should try to help. First of all, it is required to free the body from toxins. To do this, you need to put a cleansing enema and rinse the stomach. For this, a solution of potassium permanganate or pure water is used, after which sorbents are given.
If there is no diarrhea, then laxatives should be given at the rate of 1 kg of body weight 1 g of substance. Then drink strong tea.
After complete cleansing of the stomach, bed rest must be ensured. If the victim is freezing, then be sure to cover him warmly. Before the arrival of the ambulance, they are given plenty of fluids to drink. Clean water works well.
Conclusion
Onion fiber is a dangerous mushroom that you need to be able to recognize. It is often found nearby with beneficial fruits. At the first symptoms of poisoning, they immediately call an ambulance. Before her arrival, you need to try to flush the stomach yourself.
