Boletin marsh (Boletinus paluster): what it looks like and where it grows

Boletin marsh (Boletinus paluster) is a mushroom with an unusual name. Everyone knows russula, boletus, milk mushrooms and others. And this representative is completely unknown to many. It has marsh boletin and other names: Ivanchik, marsh lattice, false oiler. Maybe once the mushroom came into view during a quiet hunt, but his eye marked it as inedible.

What does marsh boletin look like

The fruiting body of the fungus is formed by a cap and a stem.

Boletin boletus is attributed to tubular fungi. The upper part of the cap is always dry, velvety to the touch, may be pubescent. Diameter – up to 10 cm, different colors – burgundy, bright red. As the fungus ages, the cap turns pale, acquires a yellowish color. The shape is round, flat-convex with a small tubercle in the middle part.

In its lower part there is a tubular hymenophore, which diverges in the radial direction. Sometimes it almost turns into plates. The tubular part of the marsh boletus is colored yellow, then acquires a shade of ocher, turns brown. The hymenophore is strongly pedunculated. In very young specimens, the bottom of the cap is hidden under the coverlet. As it grows, it breaks and is noticeable on the stem in the form of a ring or scraps along the edge of the cap.

The spores of the marsh boletus are light brown in color.

The stem occupies a central position in relation to the hat or is slightly offset. It has a velvety-scaly appearance. Thickness – up to 2 cm, length – about 5 cm. In the upper part it is yellow, and under the ring it has a red color. The color is lighter than the hat.

The flesh of the marsh boletus is yellow, sometimes with a blue tint. Has a bitter taste. In young specimens, the smell is insignificant. The old ones are unpleasant.

Where does marsh boletus grow?

Marsh boletin grows on the surface of the earth, sometimes on rotting wood. Prefers deciduous and mixed forests. Humidification of the place of growth can be both excessive and insufficient. The species can be collected from the beginning of July until the end of September. It often forms mycorrhiza with larch, but sometimes it can create symbiosis with other trees.

Boletin marsh is found in the forests:

• Siberia;
• Far East;
• North America;
• Asia.

In the European part of Our Country, the fungus is noted in cultivated forest plantations or other massifs.

Is it possible to eat marsh boletin

According to the classification, marsh boletin belongs to the group of conditionally edible mushrooms. Abroad, it is considered inedible due to its pronounced bitter taste. The Slavs have long used it for food.

The taste of the mushroom

Boletin marsh is a low-calorie mushroom. Contains dietary fiber, minerals, amino acids, vitamins. The body absorbs it quite quickly, food with such a composition does not cause discomfort in the form of heaviness.

False doubles

False twins have not been described in the marsh boletin. They are not here. It has similarities with Asian boletin. The latter has a hollow leg and a more elegant structure. The Asian species is referred to as edible mushrooms, so there is no danger of confusion with it.

Collection and consumption

Boletin marsh is recommended to be collected ripe, always whole. You should pay attention to the presence of worms.

Use only fresh mushrooms after pre-treatment. To begin with, soak for 2-3 days. Periodically change the water. Then you need to boil for 20 minutes. In the future, they are used for salting and pickling.

Vitamins in the composition of marsh boletin have a beneficial effect on the body:

• have a positive effect on the course of redox reactions in the body;
• contribute to the strengthening of the mucous membranes;
• help faster regeneration of damaged skin areas;
• increase immunity;
• contribute to the production of red blood cells;
• strengthen hair follicles;
• assist in the synthesis of certain hormones;
• slow down the aging process.

Thanks to biologically active substances that contain mushrooms, efficiency increases. Sometimes they are included in the diet menu, because marsh boletin removes toxins from the body. Chemical elements that are in its composition:

1. Stabilize the work of the digestive organs. The compounds strengthen the mucous membrane, suppress harmful microflora, solve problems with stools and hemorrhoids, and increase metabolism.
2. Positive effect on the organs of vision. Strengthen the optic nerve, serve as a prevention of the occurrence of cataracts, glaucoma, conjunctivitis.
3. They have a tonic effect on the entire body. Increase brain activity.
4. They have a sedative effect on the body. They improve sleep, stabilize the menstrual cycle, reduce nervous excitement, promote skin rejuvenation.
5. They help in weight loss, as they break down fats, stabilize the functioning of the liver and kidneys, and increase the tone of the muscles of the bladder.
6. Stabilize blood pressure. Vessels become stronger and more elastic.
7. They cleanse the blood and lower cholesterol levels.
8. They have a beneficial effect on the respiratory system, neutralize pathogens that have entered the upper respiratory tract.
9. Reduce the likelihood of cancer.

All the positive points mentioned above, of course, will not affect immediately after a single use of marsh boletin. So, such food should be eaten regularly to get a positive effect. However, we should not forget that the mushroom is conditionally edible. With frequent use, painful sensations are noted. Abuse of marsh boletin can lead to:

• poisoning the body, if pre-treatment is neglected;
• allergies:
• more frequent urination;
• malfunction of the liver and kidneys.

Boletin marsh is contraindicated:

• pregnant women and mothers during the period of feeding babies;
• people with peptic ulcer;
• if there are problems associated with the thyroid gland.

The mushroom contains a lot of vitamin B, so it should be used with caution so as not to get an overdose.

Conclusion

Boletin marsh, despite all the positive characteristics, is little demanded by mushroom pickers. Only those who are familiar with it, have the rules for collecting, processing and preparing it, take it. Subject to all measures, you can add spice to the menu. During the introduction of a new product into the diet, you should start with small portions, listen to your body.