Is Common Gyromitra edible?
Gyromitra esculenta
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DeadlyGyromitra esculenta contains gyromitrin, which hydrolyzes into monomethylhydrazine (MMH), a toxic compound. Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, liver damage, seizures, and death. Parboiling can reduce toxin levels, but it does not eliminate the risk entirely. Consumption is not recommended.
Toxin Type: Gyromitrin (converted to Monomethylhydrazine)Reaction Type: Gastrointestinal, neurotoxic, hepatotoxic
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Common Gyromitra can be confused with:
- Gyromitra infula — Ascomycete fungus
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