Mushroom identifier
Amanita
The mushrooms in this group typically have white gills, a sac-like structure (volva) or a bulb at the base of the stem, and often a rim at the base of the stem. The majority of them also have a ring on the stem.
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Many mushrooms are poisonous, and some can be lethally toxic. Distinguishing between edible and poisonous mushrooms can be very challenging. Therefore, we strongly advise against consuming wild mushrooms. This website does not contain any information about the edibility or toxicity of mushrooms.
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