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Lepiota serrata is one of the species of mushrooms that should not end up in the basket of a lover of “quiet hunting”. It has a lot of synonymous names. Among them are serrated umbrella, pinkish lepiota, and incarnate. Latin name Lepiota subincarnata.
The genus Lepiota is slightly smaller in size than the umbrella mushrooms. But the characteristics are identical. They are classified as saprophytes, in other words, they contribute to the decomposition of plant residues.
What do lepioti serrata look like (Umbrellas serrata)
In order for the description of lepiota serrata to be complete, one should dwell on all parts of the mushroom, examining in detail the parameters of each:
- Hat. Pinkish lepiota has a small cap, only 2-5 cm. The shape can be flat-spread or convex-spread. In this case, the edges are slightly curved inward, and the surface is covered with cherry-brown scales. They are located quite tightly and cover the entire cap. The color of the cap is pink ocher. The pulp has an unpleasant smell and taste. The thickness of the pulp is medium, the color is white.
- The plates of the serrated lepiota are creamy, with a shade of light green. Wide, frequent, free.
- The leg is cylindrical, high (2-5 cm) and thin (0.8-1 mm). The lower part of the leg is slightly thickened and painted dark gray. The upper part is white. The ring is fibrous, semi-noticeable, located in the middle. The color of the stem changes at the location of the ring.
- The spores of pinkish lepiota are white.Important! If you find a saw-toothed umbrella, it is not recommended to pick it up.
Where do lepioti serrata grow?
The distribution area is not so small. Serrated umbrellas can be found throughout European territory, Russia, and Kazakhstan. For their growth, mushrooms prefer grass in a clearing in a forest or meadow. They love moisture and light, so they like open places more. Fruiting begins in mid-June, continues throughout the summer, and ends in the last days of August.
Is it possible to eat lepioti serrata?
There is only one answer to this question - absolutely not. You shouldn't even taste the mushroom. The cyanide content in Lepiota roseata is so high that the species is classified as deadly poisonous.The entry of a small particle of the fruiting body into the human body leads to very serious problems.
Symptoms of poisoning
The cause of poisoning by the serrated umbrella is the concentration of the toxic substance cyanide. Lepiota incarnate has a damaging effect on the cardiovascular, bronchopulmonary, nervous, immune, genitourinary, digestive systems, liver and pancreas.
The main manifestations of lepiota serrata poisoning will be:
- nausea and vomiting;
- heart rhythm disturbance;
- dizziness;
- convulsions;
- dry mouth, thirst;
- cold extremities;
- hearing or vision impairment;
- change in state of consciousness or loss of consciousness.
The first symptoms may appear within half an hour after umbrella poisoning. The time depends on the sensitivity of the body and the number of Lepiota incarnate specimens eaten.
First aid for poisoning
The most effective thing is to call a medical team. But at the same time, you should begin to remove toxins from Lepiota serrata from the body:
- Take a large dose of drink to rinse the stomach. Pure water at room temperature, saline solution (1 tablespoon of table salt per 1 glass of water), solution of mustard powder (1 teaspoon per 1 glass of water) are suitable. It is imperative to induce vomiting.
- In case of uncontrollable vomiting, the amount of fluid in the body should be replenished to avoid dehydration. To do this, you need to give the person a good drink of warm black tea.
- Place heating pads on your feet. Under no circumstances should you place a heating pad on your stomach until specialists arrive. This is an important condition in order not to cause harm. After all, such symptoms can be caused not only by poisoning.
- Give the patient a laxative.This point is skipped if the victim has diarrhea.
- After completing the rinsing procedure, drink activated carbon or Sorbex.
- Closely monitor the patient's condition. If his blood pressure drops or he loses consciousness, then the vigorous activity of gastric lavage must be stopped. Especially if he suffers from hypotension.
Lepiota serrata poisoning does not go away on its own. The poison is absorbed into the blood and continues to affect internal organs. Therefore, tests or other methods prescribed by the doctor will have to be carried out strictly.
Conclusion
Lepiota serrata is a poisonous mushroom. Therefore, studying the description of external characteristics and photos will help avoid health problems.
