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False satanic mushroom - the current name for Rubroboletus legalaliae, belongs to the genus Borovik, family Boletaceae.
Where does the false satanic mushroom grow?
The false satanic mushroom has been increasingly found in forests over the past few years, which is associated with climate warming. The fruiting period falls in July and lasts until mid-September. Fruiting bodies prefer to grow in limestone soils. The false satanic mushroom is found more often singly or in small groups.
This variety can be found in deciduous thickets. Grows in oak, beech or hornbeam forests. It can often be seen next to chestnut, linden, and hazel trees. Loves bright and warm places.
What does a false satanic mushroom look like?
The cap of the false satanic mushroom reaches 10 cm in diameter.The shape resembles a pillow with a convex or sharp edge. The surface of the upper part is light brown, reminiscent of the shade of coffee with milk. Over time, the color changes, the color of the cap becomes brownish-pink. The top layer is smooth, dry, with a slight felt coating. In adults, the surface is bare.
The leg has a cylindrical shape, tapering towards the base. Grows from 4 to 8 cm in height. The width of the lower part is 2-6 cm. The color of the leg below is brown, the rest is yellow. A thin purple-red mesh is visible.
The structure of the false satanic mushroom is delicate. The pulp is pale yellow. It turns blue when cut. Emits an unpleasant sour smell. The tubular layer is gray-yellow in color and changes to a yellow-green hue when ripe.
Young specimens have small yellow pores, which enlarge with age. They turn red. Spore powder is light green.
Is it possible to eat the false satanic mushroom?
In Russia and a number of other countries, the false satanic mushroom is classified as a poisonous species. The product is unsuitable for human consumption.
During the chemical analysis of the pulp, it was possible to isolate toxic elements: muscarine (in small quantities), the glycoprotein bolesatine. The latter substance provokes thrombosis, hepatic blood stasis, as a result of blocking protein synthesis.
Some mushroom pickers are convinced that the notoriety and name of the false satanic mushroom appeared due to the fact that people tried the pulp raw. This action caused acute abdominal pain, dizziness, weakness, vomiting, and gastrointestinal upset. These symptoms of poisoning went away on their own after 6 hours without causing serious complications. Therefore, the mushroom was classified as conditionally edible.
Similar species
In order not to put poisonous or inedible forest “residents” into the basket, you need to pay attention to external signs. It is recommended to carefully review the harvest upon arrival home.
Borovik le Gal
A poisonous member of the Le Gal genus, named after the famous microbiologist. The mushroom cap is orange-pink in color. When young, the upper part is convex, but after a few days it becomes flat. The surface is smooth and even. The diameter of the cap is 5-10 cm. The height of the stem is 7-15 cm. The lower part is quite thick, the cross-sectional size is 2-5 cm. The shade of the stem is identical to the cap.
Le Gal boletus grows mainly in Europe. Rarely found in Russia. They prefer deciduous forests and alkaline soils. They form mycosis with oak and beech. Appear in summer or early autumn.
Satanic mushroom
This species is considered poisonous. The maximum cap size is 20 cm in diameter. The color is ocher-white or gray. The shape is hemispherical. The top layer is dry. The pulp is fleshy. The stem grows upward by 10 cm. Thickness is 3-5 cm. The color of the lower part of the satanic mushroom is yellow with a reddish mesh.
The smell emanating from the old copy is unpleasant and pungent. Often found in deciduous thickets. Prefers to settle in oak plantations and on limestone soils. Can create mycosis with any type of tree. Distributed in Europe, the Middle East, and Russia. Fruiting period June-September.
Porcini
Edible and very tasty forest “dweller”. It has the appearance of a regular barrel, but may change during growth. Leg height 25 cm, thickness 10 cm. The cap is fleshy. Diameter 25-30 cm. Surface wrinkled. If the porcini mushroom grows in a dry environment, the top film will be dry; in humid conditions it will be sticky.The color of the upper part is brown, light brown, white. The older the specimen gets, the darker the color of the cap.
Conclusion
The false satanic mushroom is poisonous and little studied. Therefore, special attention should be paid to “silent hunting”. Even familiar varieties should be carefully examined. Consumption of specimens belonging to the conditionally edible category will not lead to death, but will cause trouble.
