description Galerina marginata Overview
Galerina marginata is a poisonous agaric fungus commonly called the deadly galerina or autumn skullcap. It is a wood-rotting species that usually fruits on decaying conifer or hardwood logs and has brown to yellow-brown caps, brown gills, and a cinnamon-brown spore print. The mushroom contains amatoxins, including amanitins, and can cause delayed gastrointestinal illness followed by severe liver damage; it is often confused with edible wood-growing mushrooms such as honey fungus.
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What is Galerina marginata commonly called?
Galerina marginata is commonly called the deadly galerina or autumn skullcap. It is a poisonous wood-rotting mushroom that can contain amatoxins similar to those found in some Amanita species.
Where does deadly galerina usually grow?
It commonly fruits on decaying conifer or hardwood logs and stumps. Its habitat can overlap with edible wood-growing mushrooms, which makes casual identification risky.
What does Galerina marginata look like?
It usually has a brown to yellow-brown cap, brown gills, and a cinnamon-colored spore print. A small ring or ring zone may occur on the stem, but weather and age can make identification harder.
Can cooking make Galerina marginata safe to eat?
No. Cooking does not make amatoxin-containing mushrooms safe, and a small amount can cause severe poisoning. If someone may have eaten it, contact emergency services or a poison center without waiting for symptoms.
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