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Ryadovka white belongs to the Tricholomovaceae family, genus Ryadovka. The mushroom is classified as mildly poisonous. Very common, superficially reminiscent of some edible species.
Where do porcini mushrooms grow?
They are found throughout Russia. They live in mixed or dense deciduous forests, groves, and parks. They love the proximity of birch and beech trees. Found in meadows and open clearings. Prefer acidic soils. They grow only in large groups - in rows or circles.
Below is a description of the white row with a photo.
What porcini mushrooms look like
The cap size is from 6 to 10 cm in diameter.In young mushrooms it is convex, with the edge turned inward, then gradually opens up, becoming prostrate and convex. Its surface is dry, whitish-grayish in color, and dull. As it grows, its center becomes yellow-brown, with ocher spots.
The plates of the white row are wide and often spaced. Young specimens are white, old specimens are yellowish.
The leg grows up to 5-10 cm. It is dense, elastic, covered with a whitish coating, and thicker at the bottom. The color is the same as the hat. In mature mushrooms, the base of the stem is yellowish-brown.
The mushroom has white, thick flesh, which turns pinkish when broken. In young specimens it has no smell; in mature specimens it acquires a very unpleasant, pungent odor.
The color of the spore powder is white.
Is it possible to eat white rows
White row is a poisonous mushroom. It should not be eaten. Some mushroom pickers believe that it is not toxic, but the disgusting smell that does not disappear after heat treatment makes it unsuitable for use in cooking.
How to distinguish white rows
It is important to be able to distinguish it from edible mushrooms.
The white row resembles a champignon in appearance. It is indicated by 2 important signs:
- light, non-darkening plates;
- pungent odor and acrid taste.
- Smelly. It can be recognized by the unpleasant smell of gas. The cap is dry, white, in mature specimens with yellowish or brown spots, in diameter - from 3 to 8 cm, less often up to 15 cm. At first it has a hemispherical shape, with growth it becomes convex, spread, with a wavy edge. The leg is dense, cylindrical, long, the same color as the cap.Its height is from 5 to 15 cm, thickness is from 8 to 20 mm. The plates are quite sparse, adherent, creamy. The pulp is thick, dense, white. It is a hallucinogen and causes visual and hearing impairment even when consumed after heat treatment.
- Gigantic. Large edible row. The smooth, reddish-brown cap reaches a diameter of 20 cm. The stem is massive, cylindrical, thickened at the base. It reaches a height of 10 cm, a thickness of 6 cm. The giant row has white, dense flesh, which becomes reddish or yellowish when cut. The smell is pleasant, the taste resembles a walnut, slightly bitter.
- Pseudo-white. Refers to inedible rows. Found in single specimens or small groups from August to October. It can be seen in mixed and deciduous forests. The diameter of the cap is 3-8 cm. At first it has the shape of a hemisphere, then it becomes convex. Color white, white-pink, whitish-cream, ivory. The leg grows up to 3-9 cm, in thickness - up to 7-15 mm. At first white, then acquires a creamy or pink tint. The pulp is whitish, then yellowish, and has a powdery odor.
- Pigeon. This autumn edible row is white, large, fleshy, with dense pulp. The cap, covered with scales, is first semicircular, then spread-convex with edges curved down. It reaches 10, sometimes 15 cm in diameter. The surface is white-cream or ivory, wavy. The leg is powerful - up to 12 cm high, up to 25 mm thick. It grows in mixed forests next to birch and oak, and is found in pastures and meadows. Fruits singly or in groups from mid-August to October. Widely used in cooking.
- Earthy. Classified as edible.It is easily confused with its poisonous relatives, including the white rower. The earthy one is smaller in size. The diameter of the cap is from 3 to 9 cm. The shape is spherical or conical, there are small scales on the surface. The color is grayish or grayish-brown. The leg is whitish, cylindrical, sometimes fusiform, becoming hollow with age. Grows up to 5-9 cm in height and up to 2 cm in thickness. When cutting, you can smell laundry soap. The pulp does not change color when broken. The smell and taste are mild.
- Gray. The size of the cap is up to 12 cm. In a young mushroom it is rounded and curled; in an old one it straightens out, becomes flat, takes on an irregular shape, and the skin on the surface cracks. The leg is straight, high (up to 10-15 cm). The plates are located quite far from each other and become gray or yellowish as they grow. Found in pine forests, it is considered edible. In Russia it is called serushka or podsosnovik.
- Tiger row. Poisonous, leads to poisoning. Its insidiousness is that it tastes good and does not give the impression of an inedible mushroom. The cap size is up to 12 cm in diameter. In a young specimen it is spherical, gradually takes on the shape of a bell, then becomes flat. The color can be off-white, grayish, grayish-black. Covered with scales that create a tiger (leopard) pattern. The leg is high (up to 15 cm), straight, white and rusty. In a mature specimen, drops of moisture are released on the surface of the cap. The plates are grayish-green. Settles in coniferous, less often deciduous forests, found singly or in colonies. It grows in the Northern Hemisphere (in the temperate climate zone) and is considered a rare species.
Symptoms of poisoning
After consuming poisonous rows, the first signs of poisoning appear within 15 minutes to 2 hours. The main symptoms of intoxication are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache. There are often complaints of dizziness, weakness, severe pain in the abdomen, and tinnitus. Increased salivation, increased temperature, drowsiness and yawning, and decreased blood pressure may be observed. Sometimes a person loses consciousness.
First aid for poisoning
If signs of poisoning appear after eating mushrooms, you should quickly call an ambulance. Before the arrival of doctors, the following actions must be taken:
- Rinse the stomach with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or plain water. Drink the liquid in small sips with breaks. Then induce vomiting by pressing on the root of the tongue with your fingers. Rinse several times until liquid comes out of the stomach without pieces of food and mucus.
- After washing, take activated charcoal. Per 10 kg of body weight – 1 tablet.
- The patient needs to lie down in bed, wrap himself in a blanket, and warm his hands and feet with a heating pad.
- Frequent drinking is required. You can use sweetened tea.
Further treatment should be prescribed by a doctor.
Conclusion
The white row has many related species, among which there are both edible and poisonous. It is important to be able to distinguish good from dangerous. In some cases, this is difficult to do, especially for inexperienced mushroom pickers, so a dubious specimen should be discarded.
