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Ascocorine cilichnium (goblet) is an inedible mushroom of an original shape, reminiscent of a human ear. The unusual species is very small in size and belongs to the Helociaceae family, class Leociomycetes.
The unusual ear-shaped shape repels mushroom pickers from these inedible mushrooms
Where does Ascocorina cilichnium grow?
Mushrooms grow on the European continent and the North American continent. They prefer the bark of deciduous trees and spread mainly on rotting, old wood, as well as on stumps. Representatives of this genus are xylotrophs - wood-destroying fungi.
Fruiting occurs from September to November.Ascocorina cilichnium grows in large, dense colonies, forming intricate patterns on tree bark that attract the attention of mushroom pickers.
What does Ascocorina cilichnium look like?
The fruiting bodies of this species are characterized by miniature sizes. Their height does not exceed 1 cm. The caps of young mushrooms are spade-shaped, then as they grow they become flat, with slightly tucked edges. Being in close proximity to each other, they curl, and their surface takes on an uneven, depressed shape.
The legs of Askokorine goblet are small and have a curved appearance. The pulp when cut is very dense, odorless, and its consistency resembles jelly. The immobile spores through which reproduction occurs, called conidia, are colored brown, purple, and sometimes red. In some cases, they acquire a lilac or purple hue.
The edges of the caps of Ascocorine cilichnium are deformed when they are too closely adjacent to each other, becoming twisted and depressed
The original shape of Ascocorine cilichnium makes it easy to distinguish them from other species
Is it possible to eat Ascocorine cilichnium?
Mushrooms, distinguished by an interesting, unusual shape and bright color, although they attract attention, are of no interest to mushroom pickers. This is due to their small size and very low taste.
The species belongs to the category of inedible. The fruiting bodies do not contain toxic substances, but eating them is not recommended. Even though they are harmless, they are difficult to digest. Insufficient enzymes needed for digestion can cause symptoms of gastroenteritis.If Ascocorine Goblet enters the human digestive system, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur, which may be mistaken for poisoning. In this case, regardless of whether the temperature is elevated or not, you must immediately consult a doctor.
Difficult digestion of mushrooms can aggravate diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - cholecystitis, enteritis, gastritis. Only a qualified doctor can distinguish the symptoms of such conditions from poisoning.
If you accidentally use Ascocorine Cilichnium, you should drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting as soon as possible by irritating the root of the tongue with your fingers. Then you should cleanse the intestines by taking castor oil or sorbent preparations, among which the most accessible is activated carbon.
Unusual mushrooms are very small in size and live in dense colonies on stumps and old wood
Conclusion
Ascocorine cilichnium is characterized by its original appearance, small size and low taste. It grows in dense groups on stumps and rotting wood and is quite rightly avoided by mushroom pickers. It is not poisonous, but if accidentally consumed, it is recommended to immediately carry out procedures to help cleanse the stomach and intestines.
