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Patouillard fiber is a poisonous member of the Volokonnitsev family. Grows in coniferous forests from May to October. It is rare in nature, but if detected, it is necessary to avoid it, since the mushroom, when consumed, causes severe poisoning, even death.
What does Patouillard fiber look like?
Since the species is deadly poisonous, you need to start getting acquainted with it from its external characteristics, look at photos and videos. The bell-shaped cap, up to 9 cm in diameter, is yellow-red.As it grows, it cracks and straightens, leaving a small raised area in the center.
The lower layer is formed by frequent, wide plates. In young specimens they are white, with age they become dirty yellow or pink, and in old age they become brown with reddish spots. This forest dweller reproduces by elongated spores, which are located in a yellow-brown powder.
The cylindrical leg is long, reaches a height of up to 10 cm. The surface is smooth, covered with a whitish coating.
Causes cardiac arrest if consumed
Where does Patouillard fiber grow?
Patouillary fiber prefers to grow in single specimens or small families on calcareous, clay soil, in deciduous and coniferous forests. The species is rarely seen and can be seen in European Russia, Crimea and the Caucasus. Fruits from early summer to October.
Is it possible to eat Patouillard fibre?
Patouillard fiber is a deadly poisonous species. The pulp contains several tens of times more poison than the red fly agaric. It acts on the autonomic nervous system, so when consumed it leads to death from cardiac arrest.
Often, inexperienced mushroom pickers confuse the Patouillara fiber with edible forest inhabitants:
Entoloma garden - the edible mushroom differs from the poisonous specimen in its dirty white cap, dense, fibrous pulp with a weak taste and smell. Grows in deciduous forests and orchards. Fruits in single copies throughout the warm period.
The mushroom can be found in the garden, under fruit trees
May row is an edible forest dweller. Grows in mixed forests, in open sunny places, along roads, in city parks and squares. You can recognize it by its rounded, convex cream-colored cap and thick, dense stem. The snow-white pulp exudes a delicate mealy aroma.
Peak fruiting occurs in May
Symptoms of poisoning
Patouillard fiber is a poisonous forest dweller; when eaten, it causes severe poisoning, leading to death. Therefore, in order to promptly call a medical team, you need to know the first signs that appear half an hour after consumption:
- nausea and vomiting;
- severe epigastric pain;
- cold, clammy sweat and watery eyes;
- diarrhea;
- hypotension;
- constriction of the pupils;
- labored breathing.
First aid for poisoning
When initial signs of intoxication appear, call an ambulance immediately. Before the doctor arrives, you need to alleviate the victim’s condition. To do this, he is laid down and freed from constricting clothing. Ice is applied to the legs and stomach. Next, the patient is given activated carbon and a large amount of water. If there is no diarrhea, you need to use a laxative.
Conclusion
Patouillard fiber is a poisonous mushroom that, if eaten, can cause cardiac arrest. Therefore, in order to protect yourself and your loved ones, you need to familiarize yourself with the external characteristics and pass by when meeting him. But if a mushroom accidentally gets on the table, you need to know the first signs of poisoning and promptly provide medical assistance.
