24K views · 456 reactions | Paul Stamets finds and identifies a non-edible mushroom, Amanita gemmata. Accurate mushroom identification is an important part of safe foraging. You should always take a reliable mushroom field guide with you on your fungal adventures. Want to learn more about responsible foraging? Check out the blog on our site! #responsibleforaging #mushrooms #amanita #paulstamets | Host Defense | Facebook

Amanita muscaria is a mycorrhizal mushroom that grows around the world. It is both toxic, tr!ppy, and edible depending on how you process it! They contain ibotenic acid, a potent neurotoxin than can be decarboxylated into muscimol via low pH and heat. . Eating the mushroom raw will lead to severe GI upset and potentially worse symptoms - please ignore any trolls in the comments saying you should eat them raw. When boiled twice in water (as depicted in my video) you can dilute out the toxin, maki