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How Can You Identify Poisonous Mushroom

So, in today's post we're gonna talk about mushrooms- edible and non-edible! Many of you may wonder how to differentiate between a poisonous mushroom and a nonpoisonous mushroom . Let's start with the question- what mushroom actually is!

Mushrooms
A mushroom is a fleshy and fruit bearing reproductive structures produced by fungi. So, basically, Mushrooms are fungi - much bigger fungi! Fungi are not included in the Plant or Animal kingdom, they belong to their own kingdom . Unlike animals, Fungi do not digest their food , their mycelium grows around or into the food source secreting certain enzymes that digest the food externally and then mycelium absorbs the digested nutrients.



How to Tell the Difference Between Poisonous and Edible Mushrooms
Before plucking out Mushrooms growing near your house or even in the field, you should always be aware of whether they are edible or not. Because over  thousands of people around the globe are poisoned by eating mushrooms. It is obviously a bad news for mushroom lovers. So , what can you do?
The best way to differentiate between edibles and non edibles is not to try  on your own! Safe are those you buy from food stores.
There are many false ideas and misconceptions about poisonous mushrooms. Some people may tell you that poisonous ones will blacken when cooked and it is not true. Also, some of them think that poisonous mushrooms harm when you touch them!Many people suggest that those with pink gills are not safe to eat. This misleading idea about mushrooms is disproved by two best known kinds which are safe to eat happen to have pink gills. But it cannot be judged based on its gills only. Because many safe mushrooms are found without gills. One famous deadly kind is - Death Cap.


As published in TOI(Times Of India) You can take some simple precautions-
1. You should never eat old or  decayed mushrooms. Before buying a packet of them make sure that they are fresh.Do not buy any damaged or insect bitten mushrooms. They are always harmful.
2. Never buy an umbrella shaped  mushroom
3. Sweet smelling mushrooms - Jack O' Lantern and little brown mushrooms should also be avoided.

Some Poisonous Mushroom Types
these are the best known poisonous varieties you should know-
Death Cape, Fly agaric, Satan's bolete , Paxillus involutus , Amanita virosa , Tricholoma equestre, Gyromitra esculenta , Panther cap, Blusher , Sulphur tuft etc

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  1. Krazy~16 July 2020 at 22:04

    Nicely written article. Liked it 👍

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    1. AstroJB18 July 2020 at 11:37

      thank you. stay tuned for further updates

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  2. Unknown17 July 2020 at 17:02

    Hey....very informative blog.. Thanks fr sharing 🥰

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    1. AstroJB18 July 2020 at 11:38

      happy to help you.stay tuned for further updates

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  3. Admin18 July 2020 at 00:44

    Very informative. I rarely buy mushrooms and never pick the one's that grow around me.

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    1. AstroJB18 July 2020 at 11:39

      that's good. Happy to help you.Stay tuned for further updates

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  4. Shyamoli Handique22 July 2020 at 11:51

    Informative content

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