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1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
Key Identification Features
- Cap 10-30 cm, white to tan with brown scales. Gills initially white turning distinctly GREEN with age — diagnostic. Moveable ring on stem. Bulbous stem base, no volva. Common in lawns and parks. Green spore print — definitive identification. Most common cause of mushroom GI poisoning in North America.
Symptoms & Toxicity
Onset within 1-3 hr: severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping. Rapid onset (under 3 hr) distinguishes from amatoxin poisoning. Usually self-limiting but can require hospitalization for dehydration.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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