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This mushroom is distributed throughout the world. The first mentions of it are found in the works of the XNUMXth-XNUMXth centuries. Psatirella wrinkled is considered inedible, there is a high risk of confusing it with poisonous mushrooms. Even biologists cannot always recognize this species exactly by external signs.
The Latin name of the fungus is Psathyrella corrugis (from the Greek “psathyra” – brittle, Latin “rugis” – wrinkles, “con” – too much). In , it is also called Khruplyanka wrinkled. You can also find the notations:
- Agaricus caudate;
- Agaricus corrugation;
- Coprinarius caudate;
- Coprinarius corrugus;
- Psathyra gracilis var. corrugation;
- Psathyrella gracilis f. corrugis;
- Psathyrella corrugis f. keys
Where do wrinkled psatirellae grow?
These mushrooms inhabit mixed forests. Appear closer to autumn. They are saprotrophs, that is, they feed on the organic remains of living beings. Therefore, Psatirella wrinkled grows on:
- woody remains;
- rotting branches;
- forest floor;
- soil with compost;
- grassy areas;
- sawdust;
- mule.
It can be found in Canada (on the island of Nova Scotia), Norway, Denmark, Austria, USA (Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming). On the territory of Our Country prefers the northern regions. For example, the forests of St. Petersburg.
What do wrinkled psatirellas look like?
On Psatirrella wrinkled, with a lack of moisture, wrinkles appear. Because of this feature, it got its name. Young mushrooms are pale, smooth.
head
It has the shape of a blunt cone. Becomes flatter with age. Radius 1-4,5 cm. Color light brown, clay, mustard. May be smooth or ribbed-wrinkled. The edge is wavy but not curled. The flesh of the cap is pinkish-white.
Lamellas
There are several tiers. The plates are located close to each other. Approximately 25 pieces touch the legs. Painted in all shades of grey. The edge of the lamellae of young mushrooms has a reddish tint.
Leg
White, acquiring a brown tone over time. Very thin, brittle, hollow inside. Height 4-12 cm, thickness 1,5-3 mm. The upper part of the stem is sometimes darkened due to spores. Valum is missing.
Споры
Quite large. They are elliptical or ovoid in shape. Size 11-15×6-6,6 microns. Spore print of Psatirella wrinkled dark chocolate color. The apical pore is highlighted. Basidia 4-spore.
Is it possible to eat Psatirrella wrinkled
It looks like a small mushroom with a neutral smell. They are not used for food.
In the BBC film Wild Food, Gordon Hillman recounted how he accidentally ate the toxic Psatyrella mushroom. The man washed it down with a glass of beer. There was a reaction in the body, as a result, vision became monochrome (blue-white). This was followed by deterioration of memory, difficulty breathing. Negative symptoms disappeared after gastric lavage.
How to distinguish Psatirrella wrinkled
The genus to which this mushroom belongs includes more than 400 species. Their representatives are very similar.
Psatirella wrinkled is distinguished by the following features:
- long thin leg;
- major disputes;
- pink shade inside;
- reddish color of the edges of the ribs of the hymenomorph.
It is similar to some representatives of other genera.
Foliotina wrinkled
The hat is hygrofan. The leg is thin. The coloring is also similar. Distinguished by rusty spore powder. Velum is present, but sometimes disappears. There is a possibility of being poisoned by the amatoxin contained in the counterpart of Psatirella wrinkled. This substance irrevocably destroys the liver.
Enteloma harvested
Inedible, toxic mushroom. The foot is slightly widened towards the base. Smells musty. The edges of the cap are tucked in with age, making it flat-curved. The imprint is pink.
Paneolus kamchataya
Contains a significant amount of psilocybin, a psychoactive substance. Therefore, it belongs to the category of inedible. It is the most cultivated hallucinogenic mushroom in the world. In America, it is even called a weed.
Thicker than Psatirella wrinkled. His hat is always smooth, able to bend. The spore seal is black. Grows in open landscapes (lawns, manure heaps, fields). Velvety to the touch.
Conclusion
Psatirella wrinkled does not have an exquisite taste, is inedible, easily confused with poisonous specimens. There is no point in putting your health at risk. It is safer to completely abandon the use of the mushroom without conducting gastronomic experiments. It is important to use the gifts of nature wisely.