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The flat-head champignon (the Latin name is Agaricus placomyces) is a peculiar representative of the Agaricaceae family, the genus Agaricus. It differs from most of its kind not only in appearance, but also in that it is poisonous.
What does the mushroom look like?
Young mushroom flat-headed mushroom has an egg-shaped cap, which, as it grows, straightens and becomes flat. The limit of its size in a mature specimen reaches 10 cm in diameter, a small tubercle can be seen in the center. The surface is dry, scaly, irregular white-gray color. The scales themselves are gray-brown in color, merging in the center, and form a dark spot on the tubercle.
Under the cap, the plates are freely located close to each other. In a young mushroom, they are pink, as they mature, they darken, becoming gray-brown.
The flesh is thin, white in color, at the break at the base of the leg, it very quickly acquires a yellow tint, and then turns brown. The smell is unpleasant, pharmacy, reminiscent of iodine, ink or carbolic acid.
The leg is thin, 6-15 cm in height and 1-2 cm in diameter. At the base, it has a rounded thickening. The structure is fibrous. The cap of the young mushroom is connected to a ring located just above the middle of the stem, which is subsequently separated.
The spore powder is purple-brown; the spores themselves are elliptical under the microscope.
Where does the flathead champignon grow?
The mushroom mushroom grows everywhere. You can meet him in deciduous and mixed forests. Prefers moist, enriched soil with a high compost content. Sometimes this species can be found near settlements.
Fruiting bodies grow in groups, often forming the so-called witch's ring. Fruits in late summer, most often in autumn.
Is it possible to eat flat-cap champignon
Despite the fact that most of the mushrooms of the Agaricaceae family are edible and have excellent gastronomic qualities, the flathead mushroom is a poisonous representative.
Poisoning symptoms
If poisoning was provoked when eating flat-cap mushrooms, then after 1-2 hours the following symptoms may appear:
- disruption of the digestive tract;
- heaviness in the stomach;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- diarrhea.
It should be understood that intoxication will intensify as the amount of mushrooms consumed, namely, how much toxins the body has received. In addition to the general symptoms of poisoning, the following signs are also added:
- stomach ache;
- general weakness;
- cold sweat.
First aid for poisoning
First aid for poisoning with flat mushroom mushrooms consists of the following actions:
- Call an ambulance immediately.
- Before the arrival of doctors, the victim must be given 2 tbsp. slightly salted water, and then provoke vomiting. This action should be repeated several times so that the stomach is completely cleared of food debris.
- After washing the stomach, the victim must be given a sorbent to drink in order to avoid dehydration.
The timely provided first aid in case of poisoning allows you to fully recover soon. But after suffering intoxication, it is important to adhere to the prescribed diet.
Conclusion
The flat mushroom champignon is a poisonous mushroom, its gastronomic qualities are rather low. Taste and smell directly indicate that it is better to bypass it than to risk your health.
