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Mushroom look-alikes compared

Most mushroom poisonings come from mistaking a toxic species for an edible one. Each comparison shows the most reliable difference, with photos.

Safety first. Never eat a wild mushroom based on an app or a website. Confirm identification and edibility in person with a qualified local expert. Cooking, drying and freezing do not remove most mushroom toxins.
ChanterellevsJack-o'-lantern
Chanterelle vs Jack-o'-lantern
Dangerous mix-up
ChanterellevsFalse chanterelle
Chanterelle vs False chanterelle
Common mix-up
MorelvsFalse morel
Morel vs False morel
Dangerous mix-up
Field mushroomvsYellow stainer
Field mushroom vs Yellow stainer
Common mix-up
Field mushroomvsDeath cap
Field mushroom vs Death cap
Dangerous mix-up
The blushervsPanther cap
The blusher vs Panther cap
Dangerous mix-up
PorcinivsBitter bolete
Porcini vs Bitter bolete
Harmless mix-up
Common puffballvsCommon earthball
Common puffball vs Common earthball
Common mix-up
Fairy ring champignonvsFool's funnel
Fairy ring champignon vs Fool's funnel
Dangerous mix-up
St George's mushroomvsLivid pinkgill
St George's mushroom vs Livid pinkgill
Dangerous mix-up
Sheathed woodtuftvsFuneral bell
Sheathed woodtuft vs Funeral bell
Dangerous mix-up
Velvet shankvsFuneral bell
Velvet shank vs Funeral bell
Dangerous mix-up
Shaggy ink capvsCommon ink cap
Shaggy ink cap vs Common ink cap
Common mix-up
Honey fungusvsSulphur tuft
Honey fungus vs Sulphur tuft
Common mix-up

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