Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> Found growing in one of my flower beds this morning:
>
> http://i12.tinypic.com/4478os2.jpg

usually grows on decomposing wood [ tree stumps etc]
have /had the same
is it edible ?

In article 1>,
"Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan" > wrote:

> "GlutzyHuo" >
> ups.com:
>
> >
> > Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> >> Found growing in one of my flower beds this morning:
> >>
> >> http://i12.tinypic.com/4478os2.jpg
> >
> > usually grows on decomposing wood [ tree stumps etc]
> > have /had the same
> > is it edible ?
>
> I wouldn't eat it. A couple of guys a few years back ate mushrooms found in
> their yard. 1 died quickly. I think the other is still on the list for a
> liver transplant or perhaps dead by now.
>
> Michael

Poison mushrooms are rather unforgiving... :-(
It's one reason I never had the nerve to try some.

If I were to go foraging, I'd want to go with someone experienced that
did it on a regular basis.
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