Is Common Earthball edible?
Scleroderma citrinum
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Moderate ToxicityCan cause gastrointestinal upset, especially if not properly cooked. Can be confused with poisonous species when young.
Reaction Type: Gastrointestinal irritation
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Common Earthball can be confused with:
- Pigskin Poison Puffball — a poisonous earthball fungus
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