Is the Marasmiaceae poisonous?
Is the Marasmiaceae poisonous?
There are some toxic mushrooms in the Marasmiaceae family, such as angel wing (Pleurocybella porrigens) and little white (Trogia venenata). Many people used to believe that angel wing was edible, but by 2011, there had been two deaths linked to it. Little white is also highly toxic and can be fatal to consume because it contains three toxic amino acids. There may be other toxic mushrooms in the Marasmiaceae family, so when you find these mushrooms, don't collect or eat them at random. If you experience discomfort after ingestion, seek medical help as soon as possible.
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Marasmiaceae Genus
Tetrapyrgos Species
Black-stalked Marasmius