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Leratiomyces ceres

Leratiomyces ceres

⚠ Mildly Toxic

Monitor symptoms; call Poison Control if they persist: 1-800-222-1222

Cap color: Bright brick-red to vermilion, smooth
Cap size: 2–6 cm
Gill color: White then grey-purple, adnate
Gill attachment: Adnate
Stem: White with ring, hollow
Texture: Firm, pale red flesh
Habitat: Wood chip mulch, landscaped beds, parks
Peak season: Year-round where introduced (wood chips)

Key Identification Features

Bright brick-red to vermilion cap
white to grey then purple-grey gills
white ring on stem
white base
grows in dense clusters on wood chips and mulch beds

Symptoms & Toxicity

Mildly toxic; causes GI distress including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; not life-threatening; call Poison Control if symptomatic

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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