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Gyroporus sandy is a representative of the Gyroporov family, genus Gyroporus. Synonyms for this name are the Latin terms - Gyroporus castaneus var. Amophilus and Gyroporus castaneus var. Ammophilus.
What does Gyroporus sandy look like?
Inedible and poisonous species
A young Gyroporus sandy has a convex or hemispherical cap, which after a while becomes prostrate with raised edges. Its size in diameter varies from 4 to 15 cm. The surface is dry, smooth, matte, in some specimens you can notice fine hairiness. Initially, the cap of Gyroporus sandis is colored pinkish or ocher, gradually acquiring yellow-brown shades with pinkish zones.In this case, the edges are always lighter than the central part of the cap. The tubular hymenophore is pinkish or cream in color and does not change color upon contact. The tubes are short and thin, free from the cap. The pores are uniform, quite small at the initial stage of maturation, but become wide with age.
The stalk of Gyroporus sandy is cylindrical, widened at the base. Young forest fruits are painted white, and as they grow older they acquire a shade similar to a cap. The surface is smooth. The structure is spongy with cavities (chambers), and the outside is covered with a hard crust.
The flesh of Gyroporus sandy is quite fragile, becoming spongy in older specimens. It is colored salmon pink, but may acquire bluish tints in adulthood. It has a sweetish taste and an indistinct odor.
Where does sandy gyroporus grow?
Most often, the species in question is found in the autumn season in coastal areas, coniferous forests or dunes. When settling, Gyroporus sandy prefers limestone soils. Can grow singly or in small groups. Most common in Europe.
Twins of Gyroporus sandy
In terms of external characteristics, the gift of the forest in question is very similar to chestnut gyroporus.
Gyroporus chestnut is a conditionally edible mushroom
The distinctive features of the double are the rusty or red-brown color of the cap, as well as the yellowish tubular hymenophore.
Is it possible to eat sandy gyroporus?
This specimen belongs to the category of inedible mushrooms. In addition, sandy gyroporus contains toxic substances.
Symptoms of poisoning
Eating this mushroom leads to long-term gastrointestinal upset.
Quite often it happens that through carelessness or ignorance a person can eat a poisonous mushroom. In this case, a couple of hours after eating sandy gyroporus, the victim feels the first symptoms of poisoning:
- nausea;
- diarrhea;
- stomach ache;
- vomit.
The duration of unpleasant consequences depends on the amount of mushrooms eaten, the person’s body weight and individual characteristics. Thus, the average period of negative symptoms lasts about 6-7 hours, but under certain circumstances it can last for several weeks.
First aid for poisoning
In case of poisoning with sandy gyroporus, the victim must immediately provide first aid:
- First of all, you should rinse your stomach to cleanse it of toxins. To do this, you need to give 1 liter of salted water to drink and induce vomiting. This procedure should be repeated at least 2 times.
- If the victim does not have diarrhea, then he can be offered 1 tablespoon of Vaseline or castor oil.
- You can cleanse the intestines of harmful substances using any sorbent. For example, give the patient activated carbon and polysorb.
- After all the above actions, the victim must be placed in bed and provided with plenty of fluids. Plain or mineral still water, as well as strong black tea, are suitable.
Conclusion
Externally, sandy gyroporus looks no worse than edible mushrooms.However, you should know that this specimen is poisonous and it is strictly prohibited to use it as food. But if this does happen, you should not self-medicate. Therefore, when the first symptoms occur, it is recommended to urgently call an ambulance or take the patient to a medical facility yourself.
