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QuestionHow do I tell what kind of mushroom I have?Dr. Michael Simpson (Mike) is a Registered Professional Biologist in British Columbia, Canada. He has over 20 years of experience in ecology research and professional practice in Britain and North America, with an emphasis on plants and biological diversity. Mike also specializes in science communication and providing education and technical support for ecology projects. Mike received a BSc with honors in Ecology and an MA in Society, Science, and Nature from The University of Lancaster in England as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta. He has worked in British, North American, and South American ecosystems, and with First Nations communities, non-profits, government, academia, and industry.A field guide can be useful for identifying edible mushrooms that have highly distinctive features. Some edible species, however, are very similar to species that are highly poisonous or likely to induce some interesting dreams.
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QuestionHow dangerous is eating wild mushrooms?Dr. Michael Simpson (Mike) is a Registered Professional Biologist in British Columbia, Canada. He has over 20 years of experience in ecology research and professional practice in Britain and North America, with an emphasis on plants and biological diversity. Mike also specializes in science communication and providing education and technical support for ecology projects. Mike received a BSc with honors in Ecology and an MA in Society, Science, and Nature from The University of Lancaster in England as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta. He has worked in British, North American, and South American ecosystems, and with First Nations communities, non-profits, government, academia, and industry.If the mushroom ends up being poisonous, very dangerous. If you are a novice in identifying them, it is not worth taking the risk of frying up something that you’ll never forget for all the wrong reasons.
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QuestionAre mushrooms growing on tree bark safe to eat?Tom De BackerTop AnswererIt's not as simple as that; tree bark does not automatically equate to safety. Follow the tips in this article to identify which ones are and which ones aren't.
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QuestionIs it completely reliable to consume mushrooms bought from the grocery store?HumanBeingTop AnswererAny food may give you food poisoning, including mushrooms purchased from a grocery store. You may also suffer an allergic reaction. However, reputable grocery stores do not sell inedible mushrooms. It's not good PR for them to poison their customers.
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QuestionAre shaggy mushrooms good to eat and where can i have it identified for sure?Community AnswerAccording to my sources, only the young ones are edible. However, considering my university's mycologist died from eating the wrong field mushroom, I would not dare to be able to tell you how to tell the difference between an edible one and a poisonous one. If you trust a local expert, talk to that person and find out better information than a website can tell you. After all, it IS your life on the line.
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QuestionCan I eat meadow mushrooms with pink gills?Community AnswerNever eat any field mushroom unless you trust the person saying you can do so with your life. Always, always research and ask around for local information before putting your life on the line. If you don't know or you're not sure, then it's a big no.
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