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I know there are a lot of common poisonous mushrooms. Do any of them look and taste similar to ones that are safe?
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Yes. There are several types of mushrooms that are both safe to eat and look and taste similar to poisonous ones. These include hedgehog mushrooms, chestnut fungus, yampa mushrooms, and beefsteak fungus. These mushrooms generally lack the white gills found on most poisonous mushrooms, as well as the cap and stem colors and distinctive odor of most toxic species. It is important to note that even non-poisonous species can still cause an allergic reaction in some individuals, so it is best to be cautious when consuming any mushroom.