Don’t touch mushrooms that have white gills, a skirt or ring on the stem and a bulbous or sack-like base called a volva. Many mushrooms of the dangerous Amanita family can be avoided by following this rule.
Don’t touch or consume mushrooms that are red on the cap or stem. Many poisonous mushrooms, including the Fly Agaric variety, can be avoided.
Using a mushroom guide book may not always help, as the appearance of a mushroom depends on the weather and the terrain it grows on. So, the picture in the guide book may look different from the actual mushroom.
Don’t consume any mushrooms unless you are 100% sure of what they are. It’s best to consult an expert if you can’t identify the mushroom.
