Vampire's bane

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Mycetinis scorodonius

Vampire's bane, a reference photo
Photo: Christine Braaten (wintersbefore) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Mycetinis scorodonius (syn. Marasmius scorodonius) is one of the garlic-scented mushrooms formerly in the genus Marasmius, having a beige cap of up to 3 cm and a tough slender stipe.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Vampire's bane being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Omphalotaceae
Species
Mycetinis scorodonius

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