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How to Know What a Poison Mushroom Looks Like
How to Know What a Poison Mushroom Looks Like. If you are interested in identifying and collecting wild mushrooms, it is vital that you educate yourself thoroughly about the different types of the fungi. Just one nibble of a poisonous mushroom can be fatal, as stated by the Vanderbilt Bioimages website. Some people may even experience allergic...
If you are interested in identifying and collecting wild mushrooms, it is vital that you educate yourself thoroughly about the different types of the fungi. Just one nibble of a poisonous mushroom can be fatal, as stated by the Vanderbilt Bioimages website. Some people may even experience allergic reactions from eating a mushroom that is not poisonous.
Things You'll Need
Books and field guides by mushroom experts
Wild mushroom examples
Enroll in a class that educates you on how to identify wild mushrooms. Many botanical gardens, universities, biological stations and mushroom clubs offer classes on identifying wild mushrooms.
Read books and field guides on the different aspects of mushroom identification. Research the appearance, habitat they grow in and spore characteristics of each type. Many of the books have diagrams and photographs of wild mushrooms.
Inspect closely any wild mushrooms your instructor has available in class. Experience with the real fungi is invaluable in honing your identification skills. Keep in mind that even experienced gatherers sometimes ingest poisonous mushrooms, therefore it is wise to weigh the risks with the benefits before attempting to learn about this hobby.
Tips & Warnings
If you or someone you know has a possible allergic reaction to a mushroom, take a sample of it with you to the emergency room. Wrap it up in a piece of wax paper; do not seal it in plastic wrap. If sections of the mushroom are only available in vomit, don't hesitate to scoop it up in a disposable cup and take it with you. Many doctors call on mycologists to identify possible poisonous mushrooms.
Edible mushrooms are widely available at inexpensive prices at grocery stores and farmer's markets, and this is the safest way to enjoy this vegetable.
