special type of plant organisms, which combine the characteristics of plants and animals - are well-known (and not) mushrooms.They have no chlorophyll and can not independently absorb carbon dioxide from the air, so they have to eat ready-made organic compounds.
A variety of fungi (environmental and biological) is very large.This is one of the largest categories of living organisms, which became part of the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.According to recent studies, scientists have come to the conclusion that they exist in the world about 1.5 million species.
There is a "bleeding mushroom" in nature or not?
Among the many well-known person and there are instances of very unusual and rare specimens.For example, "bleeding mushrooms."Their scientific name - Bleedinq Tooth Funqus.When you first look at this miracle of nature it may seem as if it really splattered with blood.But if you look closely, you can see that the liquid similar to blood, distinguishes itself mushroom.Most often it is painted in blood red, but there are yellow and light pink, and orange or beige.
The most common bleeding fungus grows in the moist mossy terrain in North America.In addition, it can be found in Iran, Korea and even Europe, but much less frequently.
hydnellum peckii
In this article we will not talk about the aspen and birch.Today our heroes become unusual "bleeding mushrooms."The brightest representative of this kind - hydnellum peckii.
Mushroom "bleeding tooth" is not poisonous, but still not worth it to try, because it has a bitter taste deterrent animals and humans.Hydnellum peckii has a pretty awesome view - on the surface appear white velvety drops of red liquid that looked like blood.Scientists have analyzed this juice and found that it contains atromentin - a special anti-coagulant that can prevent the formation of blood clots and rapid blood clotting, and its alcohol infusion helps to reduce bruising.
hydnellum peckii His name was in honor of mycologist Charles Horton of the US Peck (1833-1917 gg.).
Looks like a mushroom "bleeding tooth»
At the beginning of its development hydnellum peckii very similar to ordinary sponge, which highlights the exudate through the pores.Later, as they grow fungus growths appear under the hat, shaped like teeth.
Its fruiting body - simple or fused.Hat in diameter - about 6.5 cm. It usually flattened or depressed, rough.At the touch of a velvety-lamellar structure.Young mushrooms she painted in bright, almost white tones, with time the surface darkens and becomes reddish or purple-black.In nature, there is bleeding with brown mushroom fruit body, very rare instances of a dark blue hue.
Stipe has a cylindrical, sometimes spindle-shaped.First, it is light, milky-white and then takes on the color of the cap.Mushroom "bleeding tooth" has a light, pinkish-brown or light brown flesh.The leg is more dark than a hat.Furthermore, it can be seen a light yellow streaks.
Most people who saw for the first time this natural wonder, ask, "Bleeding mushroom edible or not?" This mushroom is inedible, and largely thanks to a very bitter taste.
"Bleeding tooth" in Russian
In 2012, was discovered previously unknown in these parts find.Mushroom "bleeding tooth of the devil" was first found in Buryatia.He was found gardeners Ivolginsky area.Interestingly, it was found not too far from the edge of the forest.
on mushroom discovery has not made any frightening or repulsive.Cut it did not - was photographed and left.
As a "bleeding mushroom" was in Buryatia, is still unknown.One of the versions of Russian scientists - 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 type, but do not produce a red juice on the surface.He appears at the break.Some of them will be discussed in this article.
mycena bloody
Cap diameter up to 2.0 cm. The young mushroom she hemispherical, dry, convex, with a matte coating.Over time, it expands, it becomes a conical or bell-shaped.
plates are rare, whitish at first, later becoming sirenevato gray or pinkish.
foot cylindrical thin, hollow inside, hairy or smooth.At the top of a powdery coating.Its height can reach 6 cm and a thickness - no more than 0.4 cm. At the base - wine-red color.Quite often, the mushrooms are fused at the base.
mitseny Flesh thin, watery, brittle.It has no odor.But there is a characteristic bitter flavor.When fault mushroom allocates juice bright red color, especially in his leg.Mycena a spore print (white-cream or white).
Meet Mitsen possible from July to the end of August on the old rotting tree trunks.
poisonous if mycena?
In various sources this fungus is credited with different properties.In some of them he recognized as inedible, others believe that it is quite possible to eat, but he did nevkusen.Mitsen very difficult to collect, as its flesh is very fragile.
red juice, which allocates mycena is protected by the fungus at risk.The fact that it is composed of natural antibiotics that repel pests posing a threat to the fungus.
Although Mitsen referred to conditionally edible species in the food it consumed all the same it is not necessary.
Pechenochnitsa ordinary
seeing such an unusual mushroom, nobody remains indifferent.Externally, it is really very similar to the liver.The similarities with that body fungus is added red streaks, browsing over the entire surface, as well as eye-catching deep red juice, which is very reminiscent of the blood.
fruit body of the fungus is very impressive dimensions - in diameter up to 30 cm. In the beginning of its development it is formless, like a large drop of the separated resin, and later gets tongue-shaped or leaf-shape.Its color varies from scarlet to brown, with bright red veins.The fungus clings to the tree dark lzhenozhkoy carrier.
yellow or light brown spore-bearing layer tube.Duct frequent and thin.With even the slightest mechanical stress blush.The flesh is dense and elastic.When you cut a mushroom startlingly closely follows the living tissue - thin veins of marble, as well as eye-catching "bloody" juice complete the picture.
Pechenochnitsa growing on live trees, preferring podtochennaya and hollow oaks and chestnuts.The fungus lives in the southern temperate climate with warm winters.It is much less common in more northern areas.
It is considered to be conditionally edible.Before the period of curing the fungus can be eaten.Moreover, it is a delicacy.The abundance of acid with which the fungus is protected from the effects of tannins tree removed by hours of soaking in salt water.Sometimes this process can last up to a day.Water should be changed periodically.Pechenochnitsu Eat only fresh.Blanks for future use fungus can not tolerate.
Ginger red hat
is a diameter of 15 cm, convex or flat, sometimes depressed in the center.It is very thick and fleshy.The young specimens edges tucked.The skin is smooth, orange.Thick and brittle flesh is white, with red streaks.At the turn allocates juice bright red color.Plates frequent, but not broad.Leg - 6 cm high, strong, cylindrical shape, tapered at the base.It is covered with red pits and powdery bloom.
Tips mushroom
We told you about quite rare mushrooms, the main feature of which is their ability to produce a blood-red juice.Some of them are conditionally edible, others are poisonous.I would like to caution and sufficiently experienced mushroom pickers, especially - beginners.It is not necessary to collect items that you do not know.The action of many of them on the human body are not fully understood.Do not risk your health and that of their loved ones!Remember, mushroom poisoning is very dangerous.And, unfortunately, it is not always possible to save physicians who wish to taste an unknown, but very attractive fungus.
