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Could someone help identify if these are poisonous? They are in my backyard. I live in TC by East Bay. I have a dog that has eaten them (not sure whic...
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Poisonous Mushrooms? #811511
Asked September 20, 2022, 10:22 AM EDT
Could someone help identify if these are poisonous? They are in my backyard. I live in TC by East Bay. I have a dog that has eaten them (not sure which ones) and she hallucinated. I also have a toddler that I want to keep safe. I can also send individual pics. Thanks.
Grand Traverse County Michigan
Expert Response
Thank you for asking a question through Ask an Expert. Due to the diversity of mushrooms, along with the fact that many look alike, and varying toxicity of mushrooms, we’re unable to identify mushrooms or indicate whether or not they are edible. Getting it wrong could have serious, if not deadly, consequences. Please read the following article from a colleague that studies mushrooms:
Identifying mushrooms: There is more to it than you might realize: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/identifying_mushrooms_there_is_more_to_it_than_you_might_realize
Here are a few additional resources that may be helpful:
Lastly, I am going to refer you to a list of people who are certified by the Midwest American Mycological Information, please view this here: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdard/documents/food-dairy/mushroom/certified_mushroom_identification_experts_list.pdf?rev=9b7268b9cbf2437a9365a8d0a19a15a6
You can scroll down through the list - their contact information is not listed, but you may find someone whom you can find a contact.
Best of luck,
Identifying mushrooms: There is more to it than you might realize: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/identifying_mushrooms_there_is_more_to_it_than_you_might_realize
Here are a few additional resources that may be helpful:
- Midwest American Mycological Information (MAMI): http://www.midwestmycology.org/Index.html
- Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club (MMHC):https://michiganmushroomhunters.org/
- North American Mycological Association (NAMA): http://www.namyco.org/
Lastly, I am going to refer you to a list of people who are certified by the Midwest American Mycological Information, please view this here: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdard/documents/food-dairy/mushroom/certified_mushroom_identification_experts_list.pdf?rev=9b7268b9cbf2437a9365a8d0a19a15a6
You can scroll down through the list - their contact information is not listed, but you may find someone whom you can find a contact.
Best of luck,
