Lattice red - a description of where it grows, the toxicity of the fungus

Having bizarre outlines, the red grating is capable of captivating any person passing by. It is almost impossible to confuse the red grate with any other kind of mushroom. Moisture-loving education has a certain habitat, which extends to regions with a warm climate. Its reproduction occurs on the basis of spores in a unique way.

Description of the red grille

For a cornflower mushroom belonging to the family, it is characterized by an oval shape. It contains toxins that are dangerous to humans.

If you know more about poisonous plants, you can often notice that they have any deterrent elements, which distinguishes their appearance. For example, coloring, smell, shape. Toxin-containing education alone is not good for people. It grows in the form of a net ball of bright scarlet color. With the onset of cold weather, it fades, becoming faded and nondescript. In any case, it can not be picked up, otherwise it will lead to poisoning.

Reproduction of poisonous mushroom

Reproduction is based on spores. In mature form, they cause certain changes in the structure of the plant. Lattice cells tend to release enzymes into the atmosphere. They have a strong odor that attracts the attention of various insects. It cannot be distinguished from the smell that flesh emits when decomposed.

Insects flocked to the smell of a poisonous formation do not immediately recognize a deceptive bait. The desire of insects to quickly sit on it leads to the fact that spores of microscopic sizes settle on their bodies, paws and wings. As a result, spores will be scattered throughout the surrounding area.

An interesting fact about the red lattice is that the early stage of development does not imply the appearance of holes in its body. They resemble lattices, so the mushroom has a corresponding name. Germination from under the earth occurs in the form of a holistic formation. The cocoon has the shape of an egg in gray. As it develops, a gap occurs in its structure. This leads to the appearance of a mushroom emerging out of the cocoon.

Rushing up at the beginning of the growth of the lattice body quickly gain in mass. After that, they acquire a bizarre shape, bending under the influence of their own weight. This leads to the formation of spheres and the appearance of pores on their surface. By becoming larger every day, the pores of each formation begin to resemble a lattice.

Suitable climatic conditions

Red grating can be seen more often in regions where moderately warm climate conditions prevail. Being a thermophilic plant, it grows only in the southern strip of Russia. Poisonous fungus cannot be found in the northern regions, since its cells do not receive development at low temperatures. Habitats:

• deciduous groves;
• coniferous forests;
• wetlands;
• mixed forests.

The inhabitant of wet marshy places does not tolerate even light frosts. All plant cells in this climate quickly die. Red grate grows less often in places such as coniferous or mixed forests, but it can often be found in deciduous.

In the most suitable places with a southern climate, the lattice grows throughout the whole year. In winter, the development of this representative of the plant world is excluded due to the lack of organic matter and the characteristics of the fungus itself.

The danger and benefits of the fungus to humans

It is impossible to use a poisonous mushroom as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of any diseases. It does not represent a source of food and it is better not to allow contact with it. This is especially important for children who, inadvertently, can pick it up when they see it in the forest. Even in small quantities, a mushroom with toxins causes food poisoning of the human body. A fatal outcome occurs in rare cases, however, it is better to reduce the risk of consuming this toxic organism and not touch it with your hands.

Modern owners of country houses often use the red grate as a decorative element in the landscape design of the site near the house. The mushroom, which has an extraordinary appearance, creates a contrast if it adorns a small clearing. Education is able to grow under such conditions during the year, so it must be transplanted every time.

The endangered species of the red lattice suffers from an increase in urban areas and deforestation. It is listed in the Red Book, like many representatives of the cornflower family. This gave a chance to survive the wild mushroom, although it was not possible to save the entire population.

If you happen to meet this grille somewhere red, then you do not need to trample it. This can aggravate the situation of the family. The consequences of the destruction of mycelium can be avoided if you carefully and competently treat this creation of nature.

Video: red grille (Clathrus ruber)