Is the Tricholomataceae poisonous?
Is the Tricholomataceae poisonous?
There are some edible and delicious mushrooms in the Tricholomataceae family, but there are also many toxic ones, such as false champignon (Clitocybe rivulosa) and some members of its genus. The main toxin of false champignon is muscarine, which is also found in many members of the same genus. The ingestion of this toxin results in salivation of large amounts, sweating, and lacrimation. Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision, dyspnea, and even death can occur when large amounts of it were ingested. These symptoms usually disappear within two hours, but if the condition is severe, seek medical help immediately. Moreover, some species in the Tricholomataceae family cause erythromelalgia. Some edible mushrooms in this family look very similar to some poisonous ones, so when you find them, don't collect or eat them at random.
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