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Chased honey agaric is a rare, inedible species of the Physalacrium family. Grows in moist soil, in deciduous forests. It starts fruiting from the beginning of August to the end of September. Since the species is not recommended to be eaten, it is necessary to study its detailed description, view photos and videos.
What looks like honey agaric chased
Agaric chased rare species, listed in the Red Book. Therefore, when meeting with him, experienced mushroom pickers pass by so that the mushroom is fully ripe and has time to safely multiply by spores. To increase the population of this species, you need to know the external characteristics and familiarize yourself with the photo.
Cap Description
The cap is small, reaches 6 cm. In young representatives, it is bell-shaped, as it grows, it straightens, the edges become wavy, and a small depression appears in the center. The surface is covered with a smooth brown skin with a pink tint. The lower layer is formed by fragile, frequent plates, partially adherent to the stem. The color is light yellow, becoming darker with age. Reproduction occurs by microscopic, cylindrical spores, which are located in a creamy powder.
Description of the leg
The leg is thin and long, reaches a height of up to 8 cm. The surface is covered with smooth skin, painted to match the color of the cap. The pulp is thin, becomes transparent during rain. The fruiting body has no taste or smell.
Where and how to grow
Chased honey agaric is a rare specimen that grows on moist soil, in deciduous forests. Grows in single specimens or small families. Fruits in autumn.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
The fungus is inedible and causes food poisoning when eaten. In order not to harm yourself and your loved ones, you need to know the detailed description of the hat and legs, and when you meet him, pass by.
Twins and their differences
Chased honey agaric, like any forest dweller, has edible and inedible counterparts. These include:
- Honey agaric summer – an edible species that grows on stumps and rotten hardwood. It comes into fruiting in large families from the beginning of summer until the first frost. You can recognize the mushroom by a small convex hat of light brown color and by a thin, long stem.
- Collibia woody – an edible representative of the mushroom kingdom. It grows in small groups on decaying hardwood and softwood. Fruiting from June to November. The fruit body has a whitish pulp, without a pronounced taste and smell.
- Galerina bordered – a very dangerous species that can lead to death. Prefers moist soil, dry coniferous and deciduous wood. This specimen can be distinguished by a yellow-brown cap and a brown leg, up to 5 cm long. The pulp is of the same color, fibrous with a characteristic mealy aroma. When eaten, after a few minutes, the following symptoms appear: uncontrollable vomiting, diarrhea, profuse urination, fever, convulsions. When the first signs appear, you should immediately contact a specialist.
Conclusion
Chased honey agaric is an inedible mushroom that prefers to grow on moist soil. During the mushroom collection, in order not to harm your body, you need to study the external characteristics and similar counterparts. If the species somehow got on the table, you need to know the first signs of intoxication and be able to provide first aid. Since mushrooms have false poisonous counterparts, it is necessary to entrust their collection to an experienced mushroom picker.