Is Ink Cap edible?
Coprinopsis atramentaria
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Moderate ToxicityInk Caps contain coprine, which can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when consumed with alcohol. Symptoms include flushing, nausea, vomiting, and palpitations. The severity of the reaction varies depending on the amount of alcohol and mushrooms consumed.
Toxin Type: CoprineReaction Type: Disulfiram-like reaction
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Ink Cap can be confused with:
- Coprinus comatus — A species of mushroom
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