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Row spruce refers to inedible mushrooms. It has an unpleasant taste and aroma, so many mushroom pickers consider it poisonous. Mass appearance is registered at the end of August and continues until the last days of October.
Where spruce rows grow
The name spruce arose due to the fact that rowing chooses coniferous and pine forests for habitat. Mushrooms are found in small groups, but more often form huge colonies. Raw coniferous forests, moss litter – all this creates optimal conditions for the growth of spruce rows.
What do spruce rows look like
A photo of a spruce row, as well as a description of the fungus, will help identify specimens potentially dangerous to human life.
The mushroom cap is shaped like a bell. The color is brownish, gloss is noted on the surface. The diameter varies over a wide range: from 3 to 10 cm. On closer examination, radial stripes and slight scalyness can be seen on the surface of the cap. The plates are located inside the cap not too often. With age, dark spots appear on them. In older specimens, the caps begin to crack, exposing light, watery flesh.
The leg is thin, long, clearly visible on the surface of the earth. Almost always there is a slight bend in the upper part. When cut, it turns out that the leg is hollow inside.
Is it possible to eat spruce rows
Because of the bitterness and unpleasant odor, the row is classified as an inedible species. When consumed, signs of food poisoning may appear. Eating mushrooms is especially dangerous for children and the elderly. Growing and weakened organisms are not always able to cope with fungal intoxication.
How to distinguish spruce rows
The spruce variety of rowing can be confused with other mushrooms:
- pile a bit like a row, but his hat is smoother, and its shade is grayish green. Brown spots are clearly visible on the hat. When it rains, the surface becomes slippery. The main difference is that when the breast is cut, milky juice appears, while the spruce row does not have it. Milk mushrooms are considered edible, but because of the bitter milky juice, they require pre-soaking and boiling. Milk mushrooms form mycorrhiza with birches, so the main accumulation is observed in deciduous or mixed forests, and spruce rows prefer coniferous territories. Milk mushrooms grow better in sunny glades, and rows grow in shady places with a high level of humidity;
- greenfinch (green row) differs in that the leg is almost invisible. The hat has a green or greenish-yellow color. The taste is slightly pronounced, the smell resembles the aroma of flour. Zelenushka is a conditionally edible representative of the mushroom kingdom. It should be noted that when using a large amount of the product, the risk of thrombosis and heart attack increases, since the composition includes substances that contribute to thickening of the blood.
Signs of mushroom poisoning
You can even get poisoned by conditionally edible specimens if you cook them incorrectly. It is better to refuse the collection of inedible, as well as suspicious or doubtful representatives of the mushroom kingdom.
If unpleasant symptoms appear after the dish, it is urgent to do a gastric lavage and visit the hospital. If the victim is unconscious, vomiting should not be induced, since he may choke.
The first symptoms of poisoning:
- nausea and dizziness;
- vomiting;
- pain in the stomach, intestines, accompanied by cramping urge to defecate;
- diarrhea (loose stools occurring 10-15 times a day);
- heat;
- rare, poorly palpable pulse;
- cold extremities
- in some cases hallucinations are possible.
You shouldn’t risk your health. Without medical attention, a slight malaise can even result in death.
You can get poisoned with canned mushrooms if an inedible specimen got into the jar or the heat treatment of the winter harvest was carried out in violation of the technology. The first signs of botulism are similar to those of food poisoning.
Prevention of mushroom poisoning
In order not to suffer from food poisoning, you must adhere to the following rules:
- do not pick mushrooms that are in doubt;
- do not take overripe specimens with signs of spoilage into the basket;
- mushroom dishes must be prepared immediately after harvest;
- it is recommended to store the harvest and preservation in a cool place.
Conclusion
Spruce ryadovka is a mushroom with an unpleasant odor and a pungent taste. It is not used for food, it is classified as inedible specimens.
