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Dung Bell (Panaeolus papilionaceus)

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Panaeolus papilionaceus

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Panaeolus papilionaceus is generally considered non-toxic, but it is not recommended for consumption due to its lack of culinary value and the high risk of confusion with psychoactive Panaeolus species. While it does not contain psilocybin, some sources suggest it may contain trace amounts of other indole compounds, though this is not well-established. The primary danger lies in misidentification with species like Panaeolus cinctulus or Panaeolus cyanescens, which are hallucinogenic. Therefore, it should be treated with extreme caution and never consumed.

Toxin Type: None known (non-psychoactive), but often confused with psychoactive species.Reaction Type: Not applicable (non-toxic, but risk of misidentification)

Don't confuse with these look-alikes

Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Dung Bell can be confused with:

  • Mottled Gilled Panaeolus — Panaeolus
  • Panaeolus foenisecii — Panaeolus
  • Panaeolus cinctulus — Panaeolus
  • Panaeolus cyanescens — Panaeolus

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