Pitch hydnellum - description, where the toxicity of the fungus grows

The mushroom kingdom has an interesting representative, who is called none other than the hydnellum of the pitch. The second name of this specimen is a bloody tooth. The name came directly from the external data of the fungus. The first time this variety was described in 1913, although it was discovered a century earlier. What is the reason for such a delay is not clear. Scientists to this day consider the features of this fungus and explore it in detail.

Description

1. Some inexperienced lovers of quiet hunting are seriously scared when they first see this mushroom. But at the same time admire the external characteristics of the fruit body. Interestingly, not only people are attracted by the color of the specimen, but also by insects, which later serve as an excellent meal. The fungus is white in color, velvety in structure, but turns brown with time.
2. This variety has no carbon dioxide absorption function. Therefore, they prefer to eat valuable substances derived from the earth, as well as insects. They stick to the surface of the fruit body, then die.
3. Let's go directly to the description of the fungus itself. It is whitish with a light pink tinge. The hat is velvety, has an interesting format with armholes and bends. On the troughs, some points are seen, similar to drops of red. The fluid exits through the pores. These drops in some categories of individuals are associated with bloody footprints. As the fungus ages, peculiar growths similar to the teeth are formed around the edges. It is due to this feature that the mushroom is called a bleeding tooth.
4. The top is painted with a faint pink tint, the shape of the hat is irregular, grows up to 7-10 cm. When the fungus is aging, its hat changes. She becomes not fleshy and white, and gets a black and red color.
5. In this variety of fruit bodies there is a short base, the leg hardly grows up to 2 cm in height. It hides in the soil, therefore it is often invisible. The foot is conical, white, coincides with the shade of the top.The soft part is also light, whitish, closer to the leg becomes dark. Reproduction is carried out by spores of brown tone, in the lower part of the specimen there are mushrooms with these spores.
6. Now separately about the smell and taste. The aroma is almost absent, but for some it seems that the mushroom gives a juicy strawberry. It is bitter in taste, it is impossible to try, a copy is dangerous for a person. Its toxicity has not been studied, so you should not try. Definitely we can say that the fungus is not consumed in food. With regard to growth, you can find a family from early to late autumn.

Spread

1. The surprising fact is that the fruit bodies under consideration can be found only in coniferous stripes. The most favorable conditions for such a mushroom are North America, central Europe and Australia.
2. In addition, the specimens presented can be found in Korea, in the northwest Pacific and Iran. Only in rare cases such fruits can be found in the CIS countries. But do not forget that on our planet, the climate is constantly changing.Therefore, new types of mushrooms appear where they have never been seen before.
3. It is also worth noting that in the usual places of distribution, some types of fruit bodies, on the contrary, disappear without a trace. As for the considered specimens, they prefer to grow in sandy soil.
4. The fact is that from it is easiest to absorb moisture. Such mushrooms prefer loneliness, so if you meet such a specimen on your way, he will definitely be alone. Only in rare cases are there small groups.

Virulence

1. Considered fruit bodies attract great attention from all over the world. At the moment, such a mushroom is simply inedible. Some people claim that he is excessively poisonous and you can die from a drop of juice.
2. In fact, there is currently no confirmed information. Scientists only study the composition of the excreted fluid. However, it is worth noting that the cap of the fungus contains toxic compounds that can cause a person some harm.

Medicinal properties

It is worth noting that in folk medicine such a mushroom has not been used by anyone yet.However, if you take into account the unique properties of the composition, it can be said that the active ingredients have an excellent antibacterial effect. Also included in the composition is atromentin. Such a substance is highly valued in the medical industry.

In today's article we have studied the ambiguous, beautiful and frightening mushroom. Its properties are not fully understood, but copies of this family are considered to be inedible. You can not taste it, so as not to provoke poisoning and other problems.

Video: Hydnellum peck (Hydnellum peckii)