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Sheathed Woodtuft
Sheathed Woodtuft
Moderate concern
Sheathed woodtuft is edible but visually similar to deadly Galerina marginata, which contains lethal amatoxins. Misidentification is the primary risk.
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What it is
Kuehneromyces mutabilis, an edible wild mushroom (sheathed woodtuft) growing on hardwood stumps.
Edible mushroom; consumed fresh or dried in European cuisine.
Why it's flagged
- High risk of confusion with deadly Galerina marginata (amatoxin poisoning)
- Foraging requires expert identification
What regulators actually say
"Mushroom poisonings are commonly caused by amatoxin-containing species such as Amanita and Galerina, often misidentified by foragers."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Conventional food when properly identified; foraged mushrooms regulated under state retail food codes
European Union — EFSA
Edible mushroom species; foraging subject to member-state rules
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