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Boletus or pink-skinned boletus (Suillellus rhodoxanthus or Rubroboletus rhodoxanthus) is the name of one mushroom of the genus Rubroboletus. It is rare and not fully studied. They are classified as inedible and poisonous.
Pink-skinned boletus - a large species with a contrasting color
What do pink-skinned boletuses look like?
The pink-skinned boletus is a rather spectacular and massive mushroom of autumn fruiting.
Hat appearance:
- Grows up to 20 cm in diameter. At the beginning of the development of the fruiting body, it is spherical with wavy or simply uneven edges. Then it takes on a pillow-like shape and opens up to a prostrate position with a slight depression in the central part.
- The protective film is smooth matte and dry at low humidity.After precipitation, the surface becomes sticky without a mucous coating.
- The color of young boletus is dirty gray, then light brown; in mature fruiting bodies it is brown-yellow with reddish or light pink areas along the edge and central part.
- The tubular hymenophore is bright yellow at the beginning of development, then yellow-green.
- The spores of young specimens do not differ in color with a tubular layer; as they mature, they turn red and color the lower part of the mushroom carmine or dark red.
- The flesh is lemon-yellow near the cap and at the base of the stem, the middle part is paler in color. The structure is dense; upon contact with air, only the upper part turns blue.
The leg of the boletus mushroom is thick, grows up to 6 cm in width, the average length is 20 cm. In young mushrooms, it is in the form of a tuber or onion, then the shape becomes cylindrical, thin at the base. The lower part of the leg is bright or dark red, the upper part is lemon or orange. The surface is covered with a convex looped, and later dotted, bright red mesh.
The smell of pink-skinned boletus is fruity and sour, the taste is pleasant and mild
Where do pink-skinned boletuses grow?
The species grows only in warm climates; its main distribution area is the Mediterranean countries. In Russia, pink-skinned boletuses are very rare. The main cluster is in the Krasnodar Territory and on the southern coast of the Crimean Peninsula. Boletus grows in light deciduous areas in open areas. Creates mycorrhiza with hazel, linden, hornbeam and oak. Fruits in small colonies or singly from July to October on calcareous soils.
Is it possible to eat pink-skinned boletuses?
Due to its rare occurrence, the chemical composition of pink-skinned boletus has not been fully studied.The mushroom belongs to the inedible and poisonous group.
The degree of toxicity depends on the ecological state of the region and where the species grows.
Symptoms of poisoning
The first signs of pink-skinned boletus poisoning appear 2-4 hours after consumption. Symptoms are accompanied by:
- paroxysmal pain or cramping in the stomach and intestines;
- increasing headache;
- nausea with periodic vomiting;
- possible but not essential diarrhea;
- increase or decrease in body temperature;
- in frequent cases, blood pressure drops.
Signs of intoxication with pink-skinned boletus disappear after a few days. The main threat to the body is dehydration. In older adults, toxins can cause all sorts of complications.
First aid for poisoning
Regardless of the severity of the poisoning, at the first symptoms they seek qualified help at the nearest medical facility or call an ambulance. At home, help the victim to prevent the spread of toxins as follows:
- Rinse the stomach with a weak solution of manganese. The water should be boiled warm, light pink, with a volume of at least 1.5 liters. Divide the solution into five parts and give it to drink at intervals of 11-15 minutes. After each dose, induce vomiting by pressing on the root of the tongue.
- Take adsorbent drugs that absorb and neutralize toxic compounds: enterosgel, polysorb, white or activated carbon.
- In the absence of diarrhea, it is caused artificially by irritating laxatives: guttalax or bisacodyl.If there are no drugs, do a colon cleansing enema with warm boiled water with low concentration of manganese.
If there is no high temperature, a heating pad is placed on the legs and stomach. Give a hot chamomile decoction or unsweetened tea to drink. In case of a sharp decrease in blood pressure, it is normalized with caffeine - this can be a strong cup of coffee or a citramone tablet.
Conclusion
Pink-skinned boletus is an inedible mushroom that contains toxic compounds. Do not eat raw or after hot processing. The species is rare, distributed on the Black Sea coast, mainly on the Crimean peninsula. It grows in open areas of deciduous forest in symbiosis with beech trees, hazel and linden.
