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The Fuligo putrefactive mushroom is poisonous to humans. It is not recommended to eat it. Having discovered this representative of the mushroom kingdom on the territory of the site, you need to get rid of it immediately. It is better to carry out all work with gloves. Earth oil reproduces through the spores it scatters.
Where does Fuligo putrefactive grow?
It usually grows in the spring-autumn season (from May to October) on the remains of dead plants, fallen leaves, in rotten stumps, and in waterlogged areas. The development of Fuligo putrefactive occurs both underground and on the soil surface.
What does the slime mold Fuligo putrefactive look like?
Description of the fungus Earth oil (pictured) will help to promptly identify and get rid of it on the site.
The mushroom itself is yellow, white or cream in color. The hat is missing. Externally, the structure vaguely resembles sea corals. Plasmodium can move at a speed of 5 mm/hour. In different countries this mushroom has different names.For example, in English-speaking countries you can find: “Slug Broken Eggs”, “Slug Dog Vomit”, “Sulfur Flower”, “Troll Oil” and so on. Fuligo septica grows on the bark of trees that are harvested for tanning. The Poles call it foamy rash. You can also hear the name Ant Oil.
The appearance of plasmodium is similar to the mucous consistency, which is the vegetative body
It feeds on bacteria, various spores and protozoa (prokaryotes). It crawls onto consecrated areas of soil or wood to reproduce. At the initial stage and during the reproduction period, the Earthen Butter mushroom is foamy, very voluminous, reminiscent of a piece of foam sponge with a surface in which there are cells, or dried semolina porridge.
Does not have a pungent odor. The most common color is yellow (all light and dark shades). White and cream species are rare.
In the process of development, it turns into sporulation, formed by a fertile body (etalia), which has the appearance of a flattened cake or pillow. The outside of the spores is covered with a cortex, which reliably protects them from adverse weather conditions.
The color of the cortex can vary from ocher to pink. Under unfavorable conditions, Fuligo turns into a thickened mass (sclerotia), which can harden over time. This consistency exists for up to several years, and then again transforms into a plasmodium capable of movement.
This slime mold is believed to be the most common. Its appearance may resemble Fuligo grey, which is very rare.
Fuligo gray is whitish or gray in color
On the territory of Russia it is found in Adygea and the Krasnodar Territory.
Scientists cannot definitively assign this species to the fungal kingdom. For most of its life, the slime mold moves around the territory, reproduces, and feeds on organic dead plant remains. In rare cases, it develops into a colony covered with a hard cortex.
The etalia are cushion-shaped, grow singly, and have outer colors of white, yellow, rusty orange, and purple. Ground oil hypothallus is divided into 2 types: single-layer and multi-layer. Color: brown or colorless.
The total diameter of Plasmodium Fuligo putrefactive is 2-20 cm, the thickness reaches 3 cm. The spore powder is dark brown in color, the spores themselves are spherical in shape, distinguished by the presence of small spines and small sizes.
Is it possible to eat mushroom earth oil
Fuligo putrefactive is dangerous for humans. It should not be eaten as it can cause poisoning. If a person eats it, the patient should be taken to hospital immediately for first aid.
How to deal with Fuligo putrefactive
There is an effective way to deal with earthen oil:
- The soil where the slime mold appears must be treated with ammonia.
- After an hour, sprinkle the area with red pepper.
- The mushroom mass is removed, and the area is treated with a saturated solution of potassium permanganate.
You can also treat the soil with a special solution that will not allow the fungus to live and reproduce in a certain area. It is better not to eat vegetables on which the slime mold lived or to cook them, paying special attention to heat treatment.
Conclusion
Fuligo putrefactive can live for many years, remaining in a hardened form.When favorable conditions appear, the plasmodium again transforms into a foamy consistency, begins to crawl into consecrated areas and multiply. Fuligo putrefactive is a plasmodium that is not an edible mushroom; it does not bring benefit, but harm to humans. If an uninvited guest appears on the site, you urgently need to get rid of him. It is not recommended to touch it with bare hands in the forest.
