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1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
Key Identification Features
- Irregularly lobed white to cream saddle-shaped cap
- fluted deeply ribbed hollow stem
- grows near deciduous trees especially along paths
- contains gyromitrin in some collections — caution
Symptoms & Toxicity
Possible gyromitrin-related toxicity when raw; cook thoroughly and discard cooking water; GI upset reported; not commonly eaten
Regions Found
- Northeast
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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