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This mushroom is distributed throughout the world. The first mentions of it are found in the works of the 18th-19th centuries. Psatirella rugosa is considered inedible; there is a high risk of confusing it with poisonous mushrooms. Even biologists cannot always recognize this species exactly by its external characteristics.
The Latin name of the mushroom is Psathyrella corrugis (from the Greek “psathyra” - brittle, Latin “rugis” - wrinkles, “con” - too). In Russian it is also called wrinkled Khruplyanka. You can also find the following designations:
- Agaricus caudatus;
- Agaricus corrugis;
- Coprinarius caudatus;
- Coprinarius corrugis;
- Psathyra gracilis var. corrugis;
- Psathyrella gracilis f. corrugis;
- Psathyrella corrugis f. clavigera.
Where do psatirella rugose grow?
These mushrooms inhabit mixed forests. Appear closer to autumn. They are saprotrophs, that is, they feed on the organic remains of living things. Therefore, Psatirella rugosa grows on:
- wood remains;
- rotting branches;
- forest floor;
- soil with compost;
- grassy areas;
- sawdust;
- mulch.
It can be found in Canada (on the island of Nova Scotia), Norway, Denmark, Austria, and the USA (Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming). On the territory of Russia it prefers the northern regions. For example, the forests of St. Petersburg.
What do psatirella rugosa look like?
Wrinkles appear on Psatyrella rugosa due to lack of moisture. Because of this feature, it received its name. Young mushrooms are pale and smooth.
hat
It has the shape of a blunt cone. It becomes flatter with age. Radius 1-4.5 cm. Color light brown, clay, mustard. May be smooth or ribbed-wrinkled. The edge is wavy but not curled. The flesh of the cap is pinkish-white.
Lamelas
There are several tiers. The plates are located close to each other. Approximately 25 pieces touch the leg. Painted in all shades of grey. The edge of the lamellae of young mushrooms has a reddish tint.
Leg
White, becoming brown over time. Very thin, brittle, hollow inside. Height 4-12 cm, thickness 1.5-3 mm. The upper part of the stalk is sometimes darkened due to spores. Valum is missing.
Controversy
Quite large. They have an elliptical or ovoid shape. Size 11-15x6-6.6 microns. The spore print of Psathirella rugosa is the color of dark chocolate. The apical pore stands out. Basidia 4-spores.
Is it possible to eat Psathirella rugosa?
It looks like a small mushroom with a neutral odor. They are not eaten.
In the BBC film Wild Food, Gordon Hillman recounted how he accidentally ate a toxic Psathirella mushroom. The man washed it down with a glass of beer.A reaction occurred in the body, as a result of which vision became monochrome (blue-white). This was followed by memory deterioration and difficulty breathing. The negative symptoms disappeared after gastric lavage.
How to distinguish Psathirella rugosa
The genus to which this mushroom belongs includes more than 400 species. Their representatives are very similar.
Psatirella rugosa is distinguished by the following characteristics:
- long thin leg;
- major disputes;
- pink tint inside;
- reddish color of the edges of the hymenomorph's ribs.
It is similar to some representatives of other genera.
Foliotina wrinkled
The hat is hygrophanous. The leg is thin. The coloring is also similar. Distinguished by rusty spore powder. Velum is there, but sometimes disappears. There is a possibility of being poisoned by amatoxin contained in the double Psatirella rugosa. This substance irreversibly destroys the liver.
Enteloma collected
Inedible, toxic mushroom. The leg is slightly widened towards the base. It smells mealy. The edges of the cap curl up with age, making it flat and curved. The print is pink.
Paneolus fringe
Contains a significant amount of psilocybin, a psychoactive substance. Therefore, it is classified as inedible. It is the most cultivated hallucinogenic mushroom in the world. In America it is even called a weed.
Thicker than Psatirella rugosa. His hat is always smooth and can bend. The spore seal is black. Grows in open landscapes (lawns, manure heaps, fields). Velvety to the touch.
Conclusion
Psatirella rugosa does not have an exquisite taste, is inedible, and is easily confused with poisonous specimens. There is no point in putting your health at risk. It is safer to completely avoid eating mushrooms without conducting gastronomic experiments.It is important to use the gifts of nature wisely.
