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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 close to edible specimens, and at a young age is very similar to some of them. Other names are turnip-legged fiber or turnip-legged fiber.
What does onion fiber look like
Bulb fiber belongs to agaric fungi of the fiber family. The hat is bell-shaped at a young age, later it opens. There is a bump on the surface. The skin is initially smooth, becomes fibrous and cracks as it matures. The diameter of the cap is from 3 to 6 cm. It is painted in a brownish shade. The plates of the fruiting body are white at first, then turn gray. They are tightly pressed to the leg.
The stalk of onion fiber is cylindrical, its height reaches 8 cm. The upper part is thin, it expands downwards. The color of the legs is identical to the hat, but a little lighter.
The flesh is almost odorless, light, often white or cream. Spores are brown.
Where does onion fiber grow
The mushroom picker settles in moist forests, prefers birch groves or other deciduous massifs. Bulb fiber grows in small groups or entire families, it can appear singly. Begins to bear fruit from late summer to autumn. Already in August, young mushrooms can be seen in the wet grass. Fruiting ends at the end of October.
Is it possible to eat onion fiber
The fungus fiber bulb is a poisonous species; it is not eaten. The severity of poisoning depends on the amount of fruit eaten. A large dose can be fatal.
Symptoms of poisoning
After eating a poisonous onion fiber, the victim develops symptoms characteristic of poisoning:
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- upset stool;
- stomach ache;
- spasms of the intestines;
- high blood pressure;
- cardiopalmus;
- interruptions in breathing.
Outwardly, the victim looks tired, sick, often runs to the toilet, freezes him and immediately throws him into a fever. If measures are not taken in time, then a person may die from respiratory arrest.
In children, the symptoms of onion fiber poisoning are more acute. The young body is much weaker, already after 30 minutes. the first signs and pains 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 immediately take action, then after eight hours there are convulsions and shortness of breath.
First aid for poisoning
Before the arrival of the medical team, the victim should try to help. The first step is to rid the body of toxins. To do this, you need to put a cleansing enema and rinse the stomach. To do this, use a solution of potassium permanganate or pure water, after which sorbents are given.
If there is no diarrhea, then you need to give laxatives based on 1 kg of body weight 1 g of the substance. Then drink strong tea.
After complete cleansing of the stomach, bed rest should be provided. If the victim freezes, then be sure to cover him warmly. Before the arrival of the ambulance, give plenty of fluids to drink. Clean water works well.
Conclusion
Bulb 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, an ambulance is immediately called. Before her arrival, you need to try to wash the stomach yourself.
