BEWARE!

While only 70-80 poisonous mushroom species are truly dangerous when consumed, many deadly varieties are similar to edible ones, making them particularly hazardous.

Here Are 5 Of The World’s Most Poisonous Mushrooms:

The death cap mushroom, closely resembling edible varieties like straw mushrooms and Caesar’s mushrooms, when ingested, can result in coma and death.

Commonly found in the Pacific Northwest, the Conocybe filaris can be fatal when ingested by humans, which causes poisoning or stomach flu, accompanied by liver and kidney failure.

The two species of webcap mushrooms—the deadly webcap (Cortinarius rubellus) and the fool’s webcap (Cortinarius orellanus) can cause kidney failure and death. 

Consuming this wood-decaying mushroom can result in symptoms like diarrhoea, vomiting, hypothermia, and severe liver damage. 

These fungi look similar to button mushrooms and meadow mushrooms, but are highly poisonous. Consumption can lead to death if not treated properly. 

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