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Gebeloma sticky (Valuy false) is a representative of the Spider family, which is widespread in the Northern Hemisphere. The name has many synonyms: horseradish mushroom, poisoned pie, fabulous cake, etc. Despite its rather attractive appearance, it is classified as slightly poisonous.
What does hebeloma sticky look like
The diameter of the sticky hebeloma cap can be from 3 to 10 cm. Its color is yellowish-brown, with a noticeable darkening in the center. In young fruiting bodies, it has a convex cushion shape. With age, its surface flattens, a wide tubercle lies on it.
At an early age, the cap is covered with mucus, with time it becomes dry and shiny. Depending on external factors, the color may vary from grayish to reddish-brown. The edges of the hat are slightly bent.
Copies of hebeloma adhesive of different ages
The leg has a cylindrical shape. Its diameter is 1-2 cm, and its length is from 3 to 10 cm. At first it is white, but with age it becomes yellowish, then brown. In addition, in mature specimens, the stem thickens noticeably from below. Inside it is hollow, the outer coating is scaly.
The hymenophore is lamellar, its color is the same as that of the stem: whitish at first, becoming yellow or brown with time. The plates have small indentations on which drops of liquid form in wet weather. It has a brown color due to the presence of spores.
Drying liquid causes darkening of the hymenophore
The pulp is white, in old specimens of sticky hebeloma it is yellowish. Its layer is thick, and the consistency is loose. The taste of the pulp is bitter, the smell is sharp, reminiscent of a radish.
Twins of hebeloma sticky
There are about 25 genera and more than 1000 species in the Spider family. Among such a variety, adhesive hebeloma has many twins similar to it. Three types are most widespread.
Gebeloma coal-loving
Prefers to grow in places of forest fires. It has a smaller size than the false value. The diameter of the cap does not exceed 2 cm, and the length of the stem is 4 cm. Another important difference is the color. The color of the cap is brown in the center, white-yellow around the perimeter.
Hebeloma coal-loving is covered with mucus throughout its life cycle
This mushroom is not poisonous, but it is inedible due to its bitter taste. At the same time, the smell of the pulp is pleasant.
Hebeloma girdled
It has a hat with a diameter of up to 7 cm and a relatively long stem – up to 9 cm. The coloring almost repeats the color of the false valuing, only old specimens have differences (girdled hebeloma has a light brown tint). The habitats of the varieties almost completely coincide.
The main difference to be guided by when identifying this species is the thinner layer of flesh on the cap. Another important difference is the light hymenophore. It does not form dark spots, since the spores of this species are white.
Outwardly, the young girdled hebeloma is very similar to the false valui
Until now, there is no unequivocal opinion about the suitability of this species for food, therefore, in reference books it is defined as inedible.
Gebeloma mustard
A large species with a uniform color of the hat. Its diameter sometimes reaches 15 cm. The length of the leg varies from 10 to 15 cm. The color is light brown or cream. With age, the mushroom becomes mustard, hence its name. There are many differences between species, but external similarity is manifested due to the shape of the fruiting body. In addition, mushrooms have the same range and ripening time.
Hebeloma mustard is larger than false valuy
The main difference is the absence of mucus at any age of the fungus. The skin on the cap is shiny. In addition, this variety is characterized by denser flesh and a leg without a cavity. The smell and taste are identical to hebeloma sticky. The hymenophore is white, its plates are even, and they have no notches.
Where does hebeloma sticky grow
Distributed in the temperate climate of the Northern Hemisphere throughout Europe and Asia – from the Bay of Biscay to the Far East. It is found throughout Canada and the northern United States. It can be found in both the extreme northern and southern regions. Cases of finding mushrooms in the regions of the Arctic Circle and the south of Central Asia were recorded. It was brought to Australia. Not found in Africa and South America.
Grows in both coniferous and deciduous forests. It can be found in glades, meadows, clearings, in parks. Despite the fact that it forms mycorrhiza with all types of trees, it prefers deciduous trees to conifers – oak, birch, aspen. The nature of the soil, as well as its humidity or shading of the terrain, do not play a role.
Fruiting occurs at the end of summer and lasts until November. In regions with warm winters, the fungus is found even in December and January. Often forms rings.
Is it possible to eat hebeloma sticky
Hebeloma sticky refers to inedible mushrooms. Some sources indicate its weak toxicity. Modern mycology is still unable to identify which of the toxic substances included in the false value cause poisoning.
Symptoms of poisoning are standard:
- colic in the abdomen;
- diarrhea;
- vomiting;
- headache.
The first signs appear a few hours after eating the mushroom. Help with poisoning includes cleansing the stomach and intestines by taking emetics and laxatives, as well as plentiful warm drinks. The use of sorbents (activated carbon) is recommended.
Conclusion
Hebeloma sticky (Valuy false) is a slightly poisonous mushroom from the Spider Web family, found everywhere in the temperate climate of Eurasia and North America. A hardy and unpretentious species spreads from the hot southern regions to the Far North. Able to form mycorrhiza with almost all types of trees and can grow on soils of any composition and acidity.
