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Psatirella water-loving (psatirella spherical) is a mushroom, which is popularly called watery false frond or hydrophilic chrysanthemum. It is not of particular value to a person, but it is necessary to recognize it so as not to be collected together with useful fruits. The official name is Psathyrella piluliformis.
Where do water-loving psatirrella grow
Psatirrella spherical (water-loving) are widespread everywhere. They are found in any region of the Federation (in the Urals, the Far East, Siberia). The mushroom picker settles on the remains of wood, stumps, in damp lowland places. Most often they can be found in deciduous forests, they are less common in coniferous forests.
A representative grows in families or even entire colonies; it does not occur alone. Fruiting begins in late summer and continues until early October, some varieties can be found in November.
What do water-loving psatirrellas look like?
Water-loving psatirella can be recognized by characteristic features. In young fruits that have recently appeared, the cap is convex, spherical, and may be bell-shaped. As it matures, it opens and becomes semi-spread. At a young age, the hat is small, its diameter does not exceed 6 cm. In specimens that have just appeared, it is about 2 cm at all.
The pulp is creamy-white in color without a pronounced taste and smell. It is thin, but dense, unbreakable. The plates are located densely, adherent to the leg. In a young fetus, they are light, but gradually darken. In adult specimens, the plates become dark brown. Spores dark purple.
The leg of the spherical psatirella is thin, high. Its length reaches 8 cm. However, at the same time it is elastic, dense, although it is hollow inside. It is painted most often in a light cream shade, somewhat paler than the skin of the cap. In the upper part of the leg there is a false ring – the remains of the bedspread. The entire surface is covered with powdery coating. Most often, the legs of the water-loving gruplyanka are straight, but curved ones come across.
The color of the mushroom as a whole depends on the climate of the area and weather conditions. During heavy rains, the hat turns chocolate. During a period of severe drought, it changes color to light cream.
Is it possible to eat psatirrella spherical
This mushroom is not considered poisonous, but it is not eaten. The edibility of this representative is doubtful. In the specialized literature, it is referred to as conditionally edible varieties.
In cooking, water-loving (spherical) crackling is not used, in folk medicine, too, so it is of no value.
How to distinguish psatirrella spherical
Psatirella spherical resembles some edible varieties. She reminds:
- gray-brown psatirella;
- summer honeydew.
And also with another representative:
- gallery bordered.
It is possible to distinguish water-loving chrysanthemum from twins by the characteristic color of the skin and growing conditions. Gray-brown psatirella grows in groups, but not so crowded. The skin of her hat has a grayish tint, and the lower surface is white. The leg of the twin is covered with scales, there is no characteristic powdery coating.
Some argue that there is a resemblance to the summer honey agaric. He also has a hygrofan hat that is able to absorb moisture, but that’s where all the similarities end. These mushrooms have more differences than common features. The colors are similar, but the shape of the hat and other characteristics vary. The pulp of honey agaric is thin and watery. The cap is uneven along the edges, there are grooves. The surface is ugly, covered with mucus.
The outward resemblance of the globular chrysanthemum is noticeable with the galerina fringed mushroom. The only significant difference between them is the color of the spores. The counterpart is brown. Grows galerina bordered by small groups of 2-3 mushrooms. Otherwise, the fruits are similar, grow in the same conditions, bear fruit at the same time.
Conclusion
Water-loving psatirella (psatirella spherical) is a mushroom that is best avoided. He has poisonous counterparts, the use of which is injurious to health. The fruit itself is of no value to humans.