From conditionally edible representatives of the Tapinella genus, a false pig is distinguished by an external appearance. Mushrooms depending on the conditions of growth, Photos of which can be seen in this article, Cable to accumulate toxins, stable during culinary processing.

Description of species of pigs

Most of the varieties of pigs belong to a conditionally poisonous. With 1981 year they are excluded from the all -Union list of products, suitable for cooking. Despite such prohibitions, Some species are salted and appreciated for taste and cold canning. The most commonly found, alder and thick pig, Other names - barn, Dunka, pig. We will consider them in this article.

How they look and where the mushrooms are collected

Pigs can be found in deciduous or coniferous forests, on the edge of the clearings. Often the barn grows on the twisted roots of the trees, old anthills, On the cuts. Grows on moist soil, Found in the summer and autumn period.

The pig is thin and aspen differ in the places of growth, the appearance and color of the hat.
Thin pig
Thin pig – Poisonous mushroom
Thin pig 4
Thin pig (View from below)

Hat pig Olkhova: 8-20 cm in diameter, Initially convex. Brown or brown color with olive tint.

Mushroom alder pig
Olkhovaya pig (poisonous)

External features and their properties

Pig cannot be confused with other species because of distinctive features: Beautiful velvety hat, records, Color. The surface is velvety, As it matures, it becomes dry, Cracking, It acquires a disproportionate form. Plates, Dear frequent, branching shape. They have a yellowish color, which becomes dark when pressed.

Pig poisonous or edible mushroom

Pigs are conditionally present, If they belong to the genus Tapinella. The pig is thin and alder, Unlike other representatives of the genus, may be dangerous to health.

Similar species and doubles

It is practically impossible to find poisonous mushrooms similar to a thick pig due to thick velvet-brown legs. It is impossible to confuse it with any mushroom. Something he looks like a green moss and a Polish mushroom – But they are not dangerous.

Fat
Fat pig (Conditionally sedentary mushroom)

Although, Even edible varieties, Depending on the place of growth, can accumulate in dangerous quantities poison muscarin, a similar toxin of fly agaric. An overgrown and old false barn is able to accumulate toxic substances.

Symptoms of poisoning

Symptoms of poisoning can appear a few hours after eating the fungus for food. The first signs:

  • vomit;
  • nausea;
  • diarrhea;
  • stomach ache;
  • weakness;
  • dizziness.

Real Pig false pigs contribute to the production of antigens, which gradually accumulate in the body, causing an autoimmune allergic reaction over time.

The result of such an interaction is anemia, renal and liver failure. Severe poisoning may have a death.

First aid for poisoning

To remove toxin, entering the body, Rinse the stomach. With the rapid course of intoxication, the intestinal cleansing with a special saline is indicated. As a result, the withdrawal of toxins and slag from the blood is achieved.

Let's talk about secrets

Pigs grow mainly in large groups, Therefore, when one mushroom is detected, it is recommended to carefully examine the surrounding area.

The edibility of the mushroom is easy to determine: You can distinguish from the poisonous, Pressing slightly on the base of his hat, – Inedible species darken quickly in the air.

In Chinese medicine, the fungus is used to relax muscles.

Recommendations for mushroom lovers

Before you go to a quiet hunt, Better to study mushrooms by photo, so as not to risk health.

It is not worth collecting in the immediate vicinity of the highway and general -purpose roads, since mushrooms of this kind are able to quickly accumulate various toxins and products in themselves, standing out during the work of transport.

Arguments about edibility

Despite the proven poisonous properties, pigs continue to be used as a conditionally edible mushroom. Therefore, an important criterion is the ability to distinguish from each other various types of mushrooms of the genus of pigs.