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1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
Key Identification Features
- Large grey-brown cap with purplish tints
- hanging skirt ring
- slimy in wet conditions
- gills turn dark purple-brown
- under conifers
- edibility contested — some GI reports
Symptoms & Toxicity
GI upset reported by some individuals; generally considered edible though quality is poor; cook thoroughly before eating
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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