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The sharp fiber is a member of the Volokonnitsa family, the genus Volokonnitsa. This mushroom is often confused with the gray row or honey mushrooms, it is also called the torn or torn fibre. Eating this specimen randomly can cause a lot of trouble for a person, since it is a toxic hallucinogenic mushroom.
What does an acute fiber look like
Considering the variety has the following characteristics:
- The cap of a young specimen is bell-shaped, with time it becomes flat-convex with a sharp tubercle in the center. Its size varies from 2 to 8 cm in diameter. As a rule, the edges are torn, in fact, that is why it received the corresponding second name. It cracks completely with age. The surface is silky fibrous brown with a darkened tubercle in the middle.
- Under the hat are frequent, wide and free from the legs of the plate. At a young age, they are light gray or yellowish in color, then gradually acquire a richer dark brown hue.
- The pulp of the acute fiber is pale yellow or white in color, does not change its color when cut. It has an unpleasant taste and aroma.
- The leg is cylindrical in shape with a slightly expanded base, the length of which is 2-4 cm, and the thickness is 0,2-0,4 cm. The upper part is light with a powdery coating, and below it acquires a red-brown hue. Slightly widened at the base.
- Spores are smooth, angular in shape. The spore powder is colored brown-tobacco.
Where does the fiber grow sharp
Acute fiber is common in Eastern Siberia and Europe. It occurs in coniferous and deciduous forests among sphagnum mosses, in swamps, and can also hide in grass along roads. The optimal time for development is the period from late June to October.
Is it possible to eat spicy fibre?
This mushroom is inedible. Some reference books list it as poisonous. Eating can cause a hallucinogenic state similar to intoxication. In some cases, it causes addiction, since this component has a narcotic effect on the body. The spicy fiber has no culinary value, so it is not harvested. It should also be noted that heat treatment is not able to destroy the toxic substances in the fungus.
Similar species
As a rule, a huge number of various mushrooms are found in the forest, which, according to certain characteristics, are similar to acute fiber. Specialists distinguish the following twins:
Rowing Gray – has a conical pointed hat with cracks on the surface, similar to the species in question. However, the leg of the first is much wider, and it also exudes a pleasant mealy aroma. Is edible.
Honey mushrooms – these small mushrooms are very similar in shape and color to acute fiber. The main difference between the first option and the second is the ring on the leg. In addition, mushrooms always grow in large groups. They are edible mushrooms.
Garlic bristle-legged – inedible mushroom. Outwardly, it resembles an acute fiber, but in the first, the fruiting body is much smaller in size, the cap reaches no more than 1 cm in diameter.
Symptoms of poisoning
After the first 30 minutes after consuming an acute fiber, a person may feel the following first signs of poisoning:
- severe abdominal pain;
- diarrhea;
- increased sweating, salivation;
- vomiting;
- cardiopalmus;
- breathing disorder.
Having reached the maximum level, all signs begin to gradually decrease and should completely disappear within a day. In case of severe poisoning with this component, there is a risk of cardiac arrest, pulmonary edema, which can subsequently lead to death.
First aid for poisoning
Undoubtedly, one cannot do without medical assistance, however, pre-medical measures must be carried out independently. The main goal is to remove the poison from the body and reduce the concentration in the blood. To do this, the victim should take absorbent agents and rinse the stomach with a large volume of water.
Conclusion
Sharp fiber is a dangerous fungus, eating can cause a lot of trouble to a person. In case of ingestion, the victim should be given first aid without fail, and then urgently hospitalized for the necessary treatment. In order to avoid unpleasant situations, the mushroom picker should carefully approach the choice of forest gifts, more thoroughly study the characteristic features of each specimen.