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Gymnopil penetrating belongs to the family Strophariaceae and belongs to the genus Gymnopil. Its Latin name is Gymnopil uspenetrans.
What does penetrating gymnopilus look like?
The mushroom cap reaches a diameter of 3 to 8 cm. Its shape is variable: from round in young specimens to convex and even prostrate in more mature representatives of the species.
At any stage of growth, there is a tubercle in the center of the cap
The color of the cap is brown and red, darker in the center. The surface is dry and smooth to the touch, but becomes oily after contact with moisture.
The plates are narrow, but often located, weakly descending along the stem. In young fruiting bodies they are yellow, but as the mushroom grows they change color to rusty brown.The spore powder, which is secreted in copious amounts by Gymnopil penetrator, is also of the same color.
The stem is variable in length: there are specimens reaching 3 cm in height, in some mushrooms this figure is 7 cm. It is sinuous in shape, up to 1 cm thick. The color is brownish-reddish, but a lighter shade than on the cap. The surface of the leg is longitudinally fibrous, partially covered with a white coating, there is no ring.
Inside the pulp is light brown, presented in the form of fibers
Gymnopil juno is one of the twins of the penetrating Gymnopil. It has a yellow or orange large cap, reaching a diameter of 15 cm. Upon a detailed examination, numerous scales can be found on its surface. As it grows, the hemispherical cap turns into an outstretched one with wavy edges. There is a ring on the stem, and it itself is thickened at the base, root-like in shape. Gymnopil juno is widespread everywhere, prefers oaks, and is capable of parasitizing on trees.
The mushroom is absolutely inedible, and in ancient times it was considered a strong hallucinogen, so it is not eaten
Another species that has an external similarity is the endangered gymnopilus. Adult fruiting bodies have a flat-convex cap from yellow-orange to brown. Some specimens have a tubercle in the center. The flesh is dry and smooth to the touch. A distinctive feature of the double is its bitter taste and pleasant aroma, similar to potato.
The mushroom grows on coniferous or broad-leaved trees and is often found in North America.
The fruiting bodies are poorly studied and are therefore classified as inedible.
The spruce moth, similar to penetrating gymnopile, grows in whole groups on dead wood in mixed plantings. Her hat is convex or bell-shaped, smooth and dry. It is fibrous in structure, yellowish or brown in color, with various shades of brown, darkened in the center.
The moth's plates are wide and thin, changing color from light amber to brown as the fruiting body grows
The leg is slightly curved and retains the remains of the bedspread. It is brown in color, but gradually becomes creamy in color. If you cut it, it turns brown. The flesh is elastic, golden in color. The mushroom has a specific smell: an unpleasant, sharp, sour aroma. Fireweed has a bitter taste and is inedible.
Where does Gymnopil penetrating grow?
The mushroom grows everywhere, preferring coniferous species. Fruiting bodies can be found both on living trees and on their remains. Fruiting period is from August to November.
Is it possible to eat Gymnopil penetrating?
The fruit bodies have a bitter taste. They have been little studied, and there is no accurate information about their toxicity. They are not suitable for food and are classified as inedible.
Conclusion
Gymnopil penetrating is a beautiful, but inedible mushroom. Its flesh is bitter. Found everywhere from August to November, preferring coniferous trees.
