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Ascocorine cilichnium (goblet) is an inedible mushroom of the original form, resembling a human ear. An unusual species has a very small size and belongs to the Gelotsiev family, the class Leociomycetes.
Unusual ear-shaped shape repels mushroom pickers from these inedible mushrooms
Where does Ascocorine cilichnium grow?
Mushrooms grow on the European continent and the North American mainland. They prefer the bark of deciduous trees and spread mainly on rotting, old wood, as well as on stumps. Representatives of this genus are xylotrophs – wood-destroying fungi.
Fruiting occurs from September to November. Ascocorine cilichnium grows in large, dense colonies, forming intricate patterns on the bark of trees that attract the attention of mushroom pickers.
What does Ascocorine cilichnium look like?
Fruiting bodies of this species are characterized by miniature size. Their height does not exceed 1 cm. The caps of young mushrooms are spatulate, then, as they grow, they become flat, with slightly tucked edges. Being in close proximity to each other, they twist, and their surface acquires an uneven, depressed shape.
The legs of Ascocorine goblet are small and have a curved appearance. The pulp in the context is very dense, odorless, in its consistency resembles jelly. The immobile spores that reproduce, called conidia, are brown, purple, sometimes red. In some cases, they acquire a lilac or purple hue.
The edges of the caps of ascocorine cilichnium are deformed when they are too close to each other, become twisted and depressed
The original shape of the ascocorine cilichnium makes it easy to distinguish them from other species.
Is it possible to eat ascocorine cilichnium
Mushrooms, which are distinguished by an interesting, unusual shape and bright color, although they attract attention, are of no interest to mushroom pickers. This is due to their small size and very low taste.
The species belongs to the category of inedible. Fruiting bodies do not contain toxic substances, but it is not recommended to eat them. Even though they are harmless, they are difficult to digest. Insufficient amounts of enzymes needed for digestion can trigger symptoms of gastroenteritis. If ascocorine goblet enters the human digestive system, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, taken for poisoning, may occur. In this case, regardless of whether the temperature is elevated or not, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Difficult digestibility of mushrooms can exacerbate diseases of the gastrointestinal tract – cholecystitis, enteritis, gastritis. Only a qualified doctor can distinguish the symptoms of such conditions from poisoning.
In case of accidental use of ascocorine cilichnium, it is necessary to drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting as soon as possible, irritating the root of the tongue with your fingers. Then you should cleanse the intestines by taking castor oil or sorbent preparations, among which activated charcoal is the most affordable.
Unusual mushrooms are very small and settle in dense colonies on stumps and old wood.
Conclusion
Ascocorine cilichnium is characterized by its original appearance, small size and low taste. It grows in dense groups on stumps, rotting wood and quite reasonably bypasses mushroom pickers. It is not poisonous, but if accidentally eaten, it is recommended to immediately carry out procedures that help cleanse the stomach and intestines.
