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Galerina moss is an agaric fungus of the Hymenogaster family of the genus Galerina. The Latin name is Galerina hypnorum. Fans of “silent hunting” definitely need to know the external signs of the species in order to immediately identify the gallerina.
The view looks very impressive among the greenery of the forests.
What does Galerina Mokhovaya look like?
This species is not large in size. All parts of the mushroom are small and fragile:
- Hat. The maximum diameter is 1,5 cm. When the mushroom is young, it is cone-shaped. Then it opens and becomes like a convex hemisphere. Color varies from light yellow to brown. In older specimens, the hat loses its juiciness. Becomes dry and faded, takes on a dark creamy hue. The edges of the cap are transparent, the surface is hygrophone.
The cap has characteristic transparent edges, especially in mature specimens.
- The pulp breaks easily, thin, brown. The plates are adherent, of different arrangement. There are both often attached, and very rarely.
- The leg is thin. It can be flat or partially curved. Length within 1,5-4,0 cm, thickness 0,1-0,2 cm. The base is slightly thicker than the upper part. Painted in light yellow. The flesh of the leg becomes darker when damaged or dried out. The ring and film are present only in young mushrooms, then they disappear.
A thin long leg is one of the external signs of the moss galerina
In addition to the microscopic appearance, the fungus has a floury smell.
Where does galerina moss grow
You can meet moss gallerina in forests – coniferous or mixed. For settlement, the fungus prefers moss, logs, the remains of rotten trees. Galerina grows in groups, it is very difficult to meet single plantings. The fruiting season lasts only two months – August and September. Distributed in the European part of Our Country.
Galerina moss grows in families, which makes it easier to identify the fungus
Is it possible to eat galerina moss
It is worth saying that this species does not attract the attention of mushroom pickers. His description would be completely unnecessary if not for the poisonousness. Galerina contains amatoxin – an insidious poison. It is also found in the pale grebe. Therefore, it is imperative to know the external signs of the species.
Fruiting bodies are strictly prohibited.
No matter how attractive the mushroom may seem, you should not take it into the basket
Symptoms of poisoning
The insidiousness of the poison contained in the pulp consists in the time of manifestation of the symptoms of poisoning. They can appear up to 30 minutes after ingestion of mushrooms, and in some people only after a few hours. During this period, the body receives great harm, when even qualified help does not help. The sooner the victim is in a medical facility, the greater the chance of salvation. Signs of moss gallerine poisoning:
- profuse urination;
- indomitable vomiting;
- diarrhea is watery;
- convulsions;
- coordination disorders.
These manifestations are associated with damage to the cells of the liver and kidneys, heart muscle, spleen and central nervous system.
First aid for poisoning
As soon as any signs of poisoning are noticed, you should immediately drink at least 0,5 liters of water with 1 tsp:
- baking soda;
- salt;
- potassium permanganate.
The water must be boiled. Then induce vomiting by pressing on the root of the tongue. Drink an antidote – activated carbon at the rate of 1 tablet per 20 kg of weight.
Well helps in the treatment of milk thistle infusion. It is a natural hepatoprotector that prevents the absorption of poison by the liver. To prepare the product, pour 1 tsp. milk thistle with boiling water (250 g), insist in a water bath for 25-30 minutes. Cool the infusion, strain, drink 3 times a day for 1/3 cup.
To prevent the possibility of poisoning, you need to carefully inspect the mushrooms at the time of collection. You should not collect old mushrooms, which are very similar to the gallery. Expert advice:
Conclusion
Galerina moss can bring great harm. Therefore, knowledge of the external characteristics of the fungus and the algorithm for helping with poisoning will be invaluable.