Unusual "bleeding" fungus. Mushroom "bleeding tooth" - edible or not?

A special kind of plant organisms that combine the signs of animals and plants are known (and not so) mushrooms. They do not have chlorophyll, they can not independently absorb carbon dioxide from the air, so they have to eat ready-made organic compounds.

The variety of fungi (ecological and biological) is very large. This is one of the largest categories of living organisms that has become part of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. According to the results of recent research, scientists came to the conclusion that there are about 1.5 million species on Earth.

Is there a "bleeding fungus" in nature or not?

Among the many well-known specimens of humans there are also very unusual, rare specimens. For example, "bleeding mushrooms." Their scientific name is Bleedinq Tooth Funqus. At first glance at this miracle of nature, it may seem as if it has indeed been splashed with blood. But if you look closely, you can see that the liquid, similar to the blood, is secreted by the fungus itself. Most often it is painted in a blood-red color, but there is also yellow, and light pink, and orange or beige.

Most often the bleeding fungus grows in a damp mossy area in North America. In addition, it can be found in Iran, Korea and even Europe, but much less often.

Gydnellum Peck

In our article, we will not talk about the boletus and poderezinoikov. Today's our heroes will be the unusual "bleeding mushrooms". The brightest representative of this species is Gidnellum Peka.

Mushroom "bleeding tooth" is not poisonous, but still it is not worth trying, because it has a bitter taste, which scares animals and people. Peka's Gidnellum has a rather frightening appearance - on the velvety white surface appear drops of red liquid, similar to blood. Scientists have analyzed this juice and found that it includes atromentine - a special anticoagulant that can prevent the formation of blood clots and the rapid clotting of blood, and its alcoholic infusion helps to reduce bruises.

The name Gidnellum Peka received in honor of the mycologist from the US Charles Horton Peck (1833-1917 gg.).

How does the fungus look like a "bleeding tooth"

At the beginning of its development, Gidnellum Peka is very similar to an ordinary sponge, which exudes exudate through the pores. Later, as the fungus grows, under the bonnet there are growths that resemble teeth in shape.

Its fruit body is simple or fused. Hat in diameter - about 6.5 cm. Usually it is flattened or impressed, uneven. The touch has a velvety-scaly structure. In young fungi it is colored in light, almost white tones, over time the surface becomes dark and becomes red or purple-black in color. In nature, there is a bleeding fungus with a brown fruiting body, very rare specimens with a dark blue tint.

The foot of the fungus is cylindrical, and sometimes spindle-shaped. At first it is light, milky-white, then acquires the color of the cap. Mushroom "bleeding tooth" has a light, pinkish-brown or light-brown flesh. In the leg it is darker than in the cap. In addition, it shows light yellow veins.

Often people who first saw this miracle of nature, ask: "Bleeding edible mushroom or not?" This mushroom is inedible, and in large part due to a very bitter taste.

Bleeding tooth in Russia

In 2012, it was discovered unprecedented in these places find. Mushroom "bleeding tooth of the devil" was first found in Buryatia. It was found by summer residents in the Ivolginsky District. Interestingly, it was discovered not too far from the edge of the forest.

On mushroom pickers, the finding did not produce any frightening or repulsive impression. Cut it did not - photographed and left.

As the "bleeding mushroom" was in Buryatia, it is still unknown. One of the versions of Russian scientists is climate change, which leads to a change in the reactions of plants and animals. Perhaps, outlandish "alien" appeared in response to a significant change in climatic conditions.

In nature, there are mushrooms of this kind, but do not emit their red juice on the surface. It appears at a kink. We will describe some of them in our article.

Mitzen bloody

A hat with a diameter of up to 2.0 cm. The young mushroom is hemispherical, dry, convex, with a matt coating. Over time, it expands, acquires a conical or bell-shaped form.

The plates are rare, initially whitish, later become sirenic-gray or pinkish.

Leg is cylindrical, thin, hollow inside, covered with hairs or smooth. In the upper part has a powdery coating. Its height can reach 6 cm, and the thickness - no more than 0.4 cm. At the base - wine-red color. Quite often mushrooms are fused at the base.

The flesh of the mitsena is thin, watery, brittle. Has no smell. But there is a characteristic bitter taste. At the break, the mushroom gives off a bright red color, especially in the leg. Mitzen has a spore powder (whitish-cream or white).

You can meet the mitsen from July to the end of August on old rotting tree trunks.

Is the mystene poisonous?

In various sources this fungus is attributed various properties. In some of them it is recognized as inedible, some believe that it can be eaten, but it is completely unappetizing. Mitzen is very difficult to collect, as the flesh is very fragile.

The red juice that secrets the mizen is the protection of the fungus in danger. The fact is that its composition includes natural antibiotics, which scare away parasites that pose a danger to the fungus.

In spite of the fact that the mitzvah is considered to be conventionally edible, it is not worth eating it.

Liver common

Having seen such an unusual mushroom, no one will remain indifferent. Outwardly, he really looks very much like a liver. Similarities with this organ of the fungus are added by red streaks that scan over the entire surface, as well as a prominent juice of a rich red color, which is very similar to blood.

The fruiting body of this fungus is very impressive - in the diameter reaches 30 cm. At the beginning of its development it is formless, similar to large drops of excreted resin, later acquires leaf-shaped or linguiform form. Its color varies from scarlet to brown, with bright red veins. The fungus clings to the carrier tree with a dark puddle.

The yellow or light brown spore layer is tubular. The tubes are frequent and thin. With even the slightest mechanical effect, they blush. The flesh is elastic and dense. When cut, the fungus strikingly replicates the living tissue - thin marble veins, as well as the evocative "bloody" juice complement the picture.

The liverwort grows on living trees, preferring hollow and refined oaks and chestnuts. The fungus lives in a temperate southern climate with warm winter. It is much less common in more northern areas.

It is considered to be conditionally edible. Before the hardening period, the fungus can be eaten. Moreover, he is delicate. The abundance of acid, by means of which the fungus is protected from the influence of wood tannins, is removed by a many-hour soaking in salt water. Sometimes this process can last up to a day. Water should be changed periodically. You can eat liverwort only in fresh form. Billets for future use does not tolerate the fungus.

Red bell red

The hat is up to 15 cm in diameter, convex or flat, sometimes depressed in the center. It is very dense and fleshy. In young specimens, the edges are bent. The skin is smooth, orange. Dense and brittle flesh white, with red veins. On the fracture, the juice is bright red. Plates are frequent, but not wide. Leg - 6 cm tall, strong, cylindrical, tapering at the base. It is covered with red pits and powdery coating.

Tips for mushroom pickers

We told you about quite rare mushrooms, the main feature of which is their ability to secrete blood-red juice. Some of them are conditionally edible, others are poisonous. I would like to warn and enough experienced mushroom pickers, and especially - beginners. You should not collect copies that you do not know. The effect of many of them on the human body is not fully understood. Do not risk your health and the health of your loved ones! Remember that poisoning with mushrooms is very dangerous. And, unfortunately, not always physicians manage to save those who want to taste an unknown, but very attractive fungus.