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Ryadovka pointed (Tricholoma virgatum) belongs to the genus Ryadovka of the Ryadovkovy family. There are several names for the fungus – mouse, striped, burning-sharp. They are fully consistent with its appearance and taste. Mushroom pickers must study the description of each species so that during the period of “silent hunting” they do not pick up toxic fruiting bodies. What category does the pointed row belong to, and how to distinguish a mushroom from similar ones, a detailed description and photo will help.
Where does the pointed row grow (mouse)
You can meet a pointed row in deciduous or coniferous forests. Also, the mushroom does not bypass its attention and mixed plantings. Larch, spruce, and pine are considered ideal symbiont trees for the species. Therefore, the formation of mycorrhiza successfully occurs in the climatic conditions of Europe and North America. On the territory of Our Country, the species grows in the Caucasus, in the Crimea, the Krasnodar Territory and the regions of the middle zone. Mushrooms like acidic, moist soil that is not overly fertile. They grow in rows or groups. The fruiting period lasts during the autumn – from early September until the onset of frost.
What does a pointed mushroom look like?
The view description must include external parameters. They are paramount for species recognition.
The cap of the mushroom is small in size, the diameter does not exceed 5 cm. The shape resembles a conical headdress in the form of a bell. In young specimens it is convex, with development it becomes flat-convex.
A distinctive criterion is a pointed tubercle in the middle of the cap, which does not disappear even in old mushrooms. The diameter of the tubercle is 8 cm. The color of the hat surface is gray or ash-gray with a sheen, the structure is wavy. The color of the fungus was the reason for the appearance of another name for the row – mouse.
The hymenophore is lamellar, the plates are thick white. The pulp is dense, milky in color, almost odorless. Sometimes there is a slightly powdery aroma.
The taste of the pulp of the mushroom is specific – burning with varying degrees of bitterness.
The leg is cylindrical, about 15 cm high, 1,5 cm thick. It is long and thin in shape. White on top, a yellow or pink tone appears downward, there are stripes.
Photo row pointed:
Is it possible to eat a row of pointed
In scientific sources, the pointed row is considered an inedible mushroom. Many directly indicate that it is poisonous. The mushroom has a strong bitter taste that does not go away even after prolonged soaking and boiling. If a mouse row is found in the basket, all fruiting bodies should be thrown away.
How to distinguish a gray row from a pointed row
Very similar species – pointed row and gray row. However, gray mushrooms are classified by scientists as edible mushrooms (category 4). It differs from toxic not only in external parameters, but also in characteristics from the category of sensations – smell and taste. The color of the cap of an edible mushroom is darker. The taste is mealy, the flesh is dark gray. An edible mushroom has completely different structural proportions, large sizes. The gray hat reaches 15 cm in diameter, the leg is without stripes. Another difference is the cap cover. The pointed one has a smooth hat, the gray one has a fluffy one. An important difference is the absence of stripes on the stem of an edible mushroom. The pointed one has a striped leg, which proves one of the names of the species. The best way to see the differences is in the photo below:
Symptoms of poisoning and first aid
No one is immune from cases of poisonous mushrooms getting into the basket. Even more unpleasant is the situation when it undergoes heat treatment, and then used for cooking. In order to take the necessary measures in time, you should know the signs of poisoning the body with fungal toxins:
- Not only the digestive tract is affected, but also other systems, so you need to pay attention to all the symptoms.
- Signs of poisoning with a pointed row appear 1-8 hours after eating. Sensitive people may notice the first signs after 40 minutes, some may have to wait up to 5-6 hours.
- Action must be clear, especially when symptoms worsen.
Symptoms of poisoning that should arouse suspicion:
- nausea, especially if there are no diseases with such a manifestation;
- vomiting – one-time or indomitable;
- painful cramps in the abdomen;
- diarrhea in acute form;
- disorders of the cardiovascular system – a sharp change in blood pressure (decrease) or interruptions in the work of the heart;
- bad orientation.
The first step for the victim or his entourage will be to call an ambulance. Until the arrival of the car should not sit idly by. It is important to help the body cope with rowing toxins that have entered the bloodstream. To do this, the stomach is washed with solutions:
- salt – 0,5 tsp. salt to 1 glass of pure water;
- potassium permanganate – the concentration of a light pink hue.
You can use just warm water 5-6 glasses. Repeat the procedure at least 3-4 times in a short period of time. If the gag reflex is absent, it is forced. The next step is to drink activated charcoal powder with water. Enough 30 g of powder per 150 ml of water. Then put the person to bed and warm well with a heating pad.
If there is no diarrhea during poisoning with a mouse row, then you need to take a laxative. For example, 1 tbsp. l. vaseline oil, 30 ml of magnesium sulfate solution (33%).
Strong black tea is consumed when there is severe weakness or dizziness.
Timely removal of intoxication will not only remove unpleasant symptoms, but also save lives.
Conclusion
Row pointed can cause severe poisoning. Mushroom pickers need to clearly know the external parameters of the fungus so that their favorite business does not bring sad consequences.