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1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
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Key Identification Features
- Olive-gray to brownish cap 5-12cm with concentric spots
- very slimy when wet
- white latex that dries green-gray on gills
- acrid burning taste
- strictly associated with beech trees
Symptoms & Toxicity
GI irritation: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; acrid toxins cause burning in mouth and GI tract
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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