Lovers forest hikes must be good to know the poisonous plants and fungi, and be able to distinguish them from the fellow, or toxic and toxic substances can cause poisoning and even death.Among the herbs growing forests and meadows are many poisonous plants which have increased resistance to adverse environmental conditions.While forage and ornamental grasses, for example, are in a depressed state because of the drought, poisonous plants ahead of their growth.
poisonous plants and mushrooms wrapped in a variety of myths and legends, especially the mythical force attributed to some poisonous plants.For example, the indigenous people of New Guinea poisonous leaves marabout take before the battles, as the substance they contain, can cause attacks of heroism, a man completely lost a sense of fear.It is for these properties, the plant was nicknamed "the laughing death."Even more strange way of justice with the help of poisonous fruit is used to this day in Madagascar.Growing there tanginsky nut capable of killing more than 20 people, but the indigenous population has attributed his mythical force search of the culprit.In resolving any conflict, the accused elder eat a piece of the fruit, if the offender is then living - all charges against him withdrawn if dies - confirmed his guilt.
Climatic conditions have an influence on the accumulation of toxic substances in fungi and plants: the hotter the climate, the more varied and dangerous poisonous plants and mushrooms.In arctic and subarctic climate of poison in plants and fungi occur less.Also, uneven poison accumulates in the parts of plants: some he accumulated in the bud, others in the stems, the third - in the fruits, seeds, buds.Poison plant for a long time split, some plants, even dried for several years without losing their destructive human power.
include poisonous mushrooms mushroom occupies a special place with a pronounced signs - red hat with white spots, but some poisonous and non-poisonous mushrooms is quite difficult to distinguish.For example, the death cup can be easily confused with russula and false inedible to the edible Armillaria.Mushrooms category edibility-inedibility divided into 4 groups:
- edible - they can be eaten;
- Conditionally edible - eating possible after soaking, heat treatment, or a certain drying;
- Inedible - for culinary purposes are not used due to low palatability (hardness, odor, taste);
- Poisonous - eating can lead to death.
poisonous plants and fungi on contact with them may have an impact on human skin: redness, itching, blisters.Therefore, if you are not sure of belonging to a particular class of plants, it is better not to tear it.If the contact of human skin with a poisonous juice plant could not be avoided, it is necessary to wash the affected area with soap and water.
particular danger fungi and plants are for small children, who tend to any unfamiliar object, plant 'pull in the mouth. "Take a little advice: small children are very curious, and when you ask the question: "What are the poisonous mushrooms?" Try as much detail to answer it.Tell us about the fly-agaric death cup, false shaft mining traveler - these types of fungi are a serious threat to humans.From poisonous plants should be noted lily, celandine, castor-oil plant, aconite, crow eyes.
First aid for poisoning is to relieve the stomach of toxic contents and seeking professional medical help.After thorough washing of the stomach is necessary to take any medication that has absorbent properties (coal, Enterodez etc.).
