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1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
Key Identification Features
- White cap 5-12cm
- quickly and intensely yellowing when rubbed especially at center
- cap center gray-brown
- unpleasant phenol or disinfectant odor
- causes GI illness
Symptoms & Toxicity
GI distress: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea within hours. The intense yellow staining and chemical odor are key features distinguishing it from edible species.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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