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Psilocybe vs. Galerina: Why This ID Mistake Can Be Fatal

From Mycological Society of America on YouTube · 31:00 · 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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