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Psilocybe vs. Galerina: Why This ID Mistake Can Be Fatal
From Mycological Society of America on YouTube
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31:00
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Wild Mushroom Identification
About This Video
Galerina marginata grows in the same habitats as several potent Psilocybe species and is deadly — a single cap can cause fatal liver failure. This video covers the critical distinguishing features.
Key Takeaways
- Galerina has rusty-orange spore print; Psilocybe has purple-brown
- Galerina typically has a ring on the stem; varies by species
- Never consume wild mushrooms without a spore print
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