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Name: gabriel
Status: other
Grade: 6-8
Location: OR
Country: N/A
Date: 6/22/2005
Question:
Hi,

How do I tell the difference between mushrooms(Good or Bad)?

Replies:
It is difficult even for experts to differentiate some mushrooms because the differences can be very small; and an incorrect identification can cause illness, and in some cases, can be deadly.

If you are looking for good mushrooms to eat, then grocery stores offer a variety of good mushrooms.

The following may be helpful to your parents and teachers:

http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/nathis/mushrooms/mushroom/

Anthony Brach Ph.D.


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