How To Tell If A Mushroom Is Poisonous

 Jack-o’-Lantern

The jack-o’-lantern is often confused with certain types of gourmet chanterelles. Chanterelle mushrooms are delicious and popular. The jack-o’-lantern contains a toxin called muscarine. This chemical causes diarrhea and sever cramps. Although they are not deadly, ingesting them will result in an extremely unpleasant experience and sometimes, even hospitalization is necessary.