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The fibrous fungi are a rather large family of agaric fungi, whose representatives are found in many regions of the world. For example, fibrous fiber grows in almost all regions of Our Country. This mushroom is highly poisonous, so every lover of quiet hunting needs to know it and be able to distinguish it from similar edible species.
What does fibrous fiber look like
Fibrous fibrous rarely grows to a significant size. The diameter of the mushroom cap is usually about 3-5 cm, sometimes it can increase up to 7-8 cm. The shape is bell-shaped, with lowered edges and a convex central part, with numerous longitudinal-radial cracks, often the edges are torn. The color of the cap is straw-yellow, the central part is dark, brown, lighter along the edges. On the reverse side are numerous plates of the fungus. In young specimens they are white, becoming greenish yellow or olive with age, and later brown.
Fibrous fibrous poses a serious danger to humans
The leg is cylindrical, solid, even, up to 10 cm long and up to 1 cm thick, has a longitudinal fibrous structure. At a young age, it is white, later it becomes the same color as the hat. In the upper part there is a powdery coating, closer to the base, small flakes-flakes appear on its surface. The pulp of the fungus is white, does not change color at the break.
Where does fibrous fiber grow
In addition to Our Country, fibrous fiber is found in North America, in some regions of South America, and also in North Africa. On the territory of Eurasia, it can be found everywhere. It grows from mid-summer to late autumn, found in forests of any type.
Is it possible to eat fibrous fiber
It is impossible to eat fibrous fiber in food. The pulp of this mushroom contains muscarine, the same poisonous substance found in the red fly agaric. At the same time, its concentration in the tissues of the fibrous fibrous tissue is approximately 20 times higher. When ingested, the poison acts on the digestive organs and nervous system, causing their toxic damage, which in some cases can lead to death.
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Symptoms of poisoning
The first signs of fiber poisoning may appear within half an hour after the fungus enters the human body. Here are the main symptoms indicating that muscarine could have entered the body:
- Indigestion, diarrhea, vomiting, often with blood.
- Profuse salivation.
- Sweating.
- Convulsions, trembling of limbs.
- Pupil constriction.
- Heart rhythm disturbances.
- Incoherent speech, wandering gaze.
In severe cases, pulmonary edema and respiratory paralysis can occur, leading to death.
Eating fibrous fiber is deadly
First aid for poisoning
At the first suspicion of fiber poisoning, it is necessary to immediately deliver the victim to the nearest hospital or call an ambulance. Prior to the arrival of doctors, measures must be taken to reduce the toxic effects of fungi on the body of the victim. To get rid of food remnants in the stomach, you will have to wash it, giving the victim to drink a large amount of lightly salted water, and then induce vomiting. And you should also limit his motor activity, put him to bed and warm him up.
If poisoning is suspected, an ambulance should be called immediately
To reduce the absorption of toxic substances in the stomach, it is necessary to give the poisoned person any enterosorbent, for example, activated charcoal. Its amount is taken at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of human weight. You can use other drugs, for example, Polysorb-MP, Enterosgel or similar.
Conclusion
Fibrous fiber is a dangerous poisonous mushroom. At a young age, it is sometimes confused with rows and champignons, but upon closer examination, you can always notice certain differences between them. When picking mushrooms, you should never rush and take everything in a row, let it be better that the harvest be smaller, but guaranteed to be safe.