Is Wolf's Milk edible?
Lycogala epidendrum
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Moderate ToxicityLycogala epidendrum is not an edible mushroom and has no culinary value. While not highly toxic, ingestion is strictly discouraged due to the risk of gastrointestinal irritation and potential allergic reactions to the spores.
Toxin Type: Unknown specific toxins; generally classified as non-edible due to indigestibility and potential for allergic/irritant responses.Reaction Type: Gastrointestinal distress if ingested.
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Wolf's Milk can be confused with:
- Lycogala flavo-fuscum — Myxomycete
- Lycogala conicum — Myxomycete
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