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What are some easy and reliable tips for identifying edible mushrooms?

Asked by inkvisitor (660points) October 14th, 2009

It has been extremely tropical here lately and because of all the rain and humidity I have seen mushrooms sprouting everywhere! They’re mostly white but some markedly different from the others.
I just assume all are poisonous, but I never looked in to it and I have never eaten mushrooms not purchased at the grocery store. I have seen so many that look just like regular ‘ol button mushrooms.

Are there any ways to differentiate good from bad or is the poisonous assumption the best bet?

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