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Scaly Inky Cap (Coprinopsis variegata)

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Coprinopsis variegata

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Toxic

Severe Toxicity

Coprinopsis variegata is considered toxic due to the presence of coprine. This compound interferes with the body's ability to metabolize alcohol, leading to a strong Antabuse-like reaction. Symptoms typically appear within 30 minutes to 3 hours after consuming alcohol with the mushroom and can include flushing of the face and neck, tingling sensations in the limbs, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, and in severe cases, hypotension. The reaction can occur up to several days after mushroom consumption if alcohol is ingested.

Toxin Type: CoprineReaction Type: Antabuse-like (Coprine Syndrome)

Don't confuse with these look-alikes

Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Scaly Inky Cap can be confused with:

  • Shaggy Mane — Coprinus comatus
  • Magpie Inkcap — Coprinopsis picacea
  • Glistening Inkcap — Coprinopsis atramentaria

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