Is Fool's mushroom edible?
Amanita ocreata
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DeadlyAmanita ocreata is deadly poisonous and contains amatoxins, which cause liver failure and death. Even a small amount can be fatal.
Toxin Type: AmatoxinsReaction Type: Liver failure
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Fool's mushroom can be confused with:
- Amanita phalloides — Amanita
- Amanita virosa — Amanita
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