Poison Mushroom Identifier Quiz

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Amanita Phalloides Mushroom

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Amanita phalloides commonly known as the death cap or death cup is a deadly poisonous basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita.

Galerina Marginata Mushroom

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Galerina marginata, also known as Funeral Bell this mushroom is highly toxic and one mushroom can cause permanant damage.

Craterellus Cornucopioides Mushroom

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Craterellus Cornucopioides, also known as the black chanterelle, black trumpet and horn of plenty, is an edible mushroom.

Coprinus Comatus Mushroom

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Coprinus comatus is edible-also known as the Shaggy Mane.

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Lepiota Subincarnata Mushroom

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Lepiota subincarnata contains amatoxins and consuming this fungus can be potentially lethal.

Paxillus Involutus Mushroom

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Also know as the roll-rim cap this is a toxic mushroom that can cause kidney failure and death.

Podostroma Cornu-Damae Mushroom

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This fungus is highly toxic, and has been responsible for many fatalities.

Morchella Esculenta Mushroom

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Morchella esculenta, like all morels, are among the most highly prized of all edible mushrooms.

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Cantharellus Cibarus Mushroom

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Cantharellus cibarius is a species of golden chanterelle-the most popular edible mushroom across almost every continent.

Pleurotus Ostreatus Mushroom

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Also known as Oyster Mushrooms they grow on trees and are widly eaten.

Fly Agaric Mushroom

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This mushroom it is poisonous and can kill you if you eat too much. This is a psychotropic mushroom and is hallucinogenic.

Hericium Mushroom

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Hericium species are commonly found and consumed in North America and China. The species is readily cultivated.

Poison Mushroom Identifier Quiz
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