Is Mottlegill edible?
Panaeolus
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Severe ToxicitySome species of Panaeolus contain psilocybin and psilocin, which are psychoactive compounds. Ingestion can lead to altered perception, hallucinations, and other neurological effects. Other species are non-toxic, but proper identification is crucial to avoid accidental ingestion of psychoactive species.
Toxin Type: Psilocybin, PsilocinReaction Type: Hallucinogenic
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Mottlegill can be confused with:
- Panaeolina foenisecii — mushroom
- Panaeolus cyanescens — mushroom
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