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Be very careful picking mushrooms. There are only a few that will kill you, there are lots that will make you wish you were dead. LOL There are lots of mycological societies that offer classes. Or get someone who knows to show you. There are also good books available. If you get one, get one with color pics. But remember to be VERY careful. I've often come home with a bunch of shrooms, that looked good in my pocket guide, and when I check my big book I find several that look the same. If in doubt throw it out. The ones that I pick are very distinctive looking and easy to id. I usually stay away from gilled shrooms-too many different ones. Also shrooms don't always look exactly the same. And shrooms in different regions can look alike. For example a small Deadly Aminita looks like a puffball, which is edible.
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