Is Scaly Earthball edible?
Scleroderma verrucosum
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Mild ToxicityCan cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals. Not recommended for consumption.
Reaction Type: Gastrointestinal distress
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Scaly Earthball can be confused with:
- Scleroderma citrinum — mushroom
- Scleroderma areolatum — mushroom
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