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Is this mushroom poisonous?

Jason CookJason Cook Posts: 139
in Problem solving
Hi folks, we’ve had some small mushrooms in the lawn for a few months. Ignored them so far, but just spotted this bad boy against the fence. Id be grateful if anyone could asvise if its toxic, either to humans per pets. It doesnt look very friendly, but id appreciate some knowledge on this particular variety if anyone can help? Thanks in advance. 

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  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307
    Looks like one of the Ink Caps. If so then not poisonous, unless you eat it with alcohol. They only last a few hours before turning to slime and disappearing.
  • SkandiSkandi Posts: 1,723
    It' a stink horn. it stinks but is actually edible in the egg stage, I don't know why one would try it the "egg" is full of slime!
  • Jason CookJason Cook Posts: 139
    Thanks both. Definitely don’t fancy trying it, it looks like that eggs well and truly gone off!
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    That is a bit of a sight for this early in the morning. I need another cup of coffee.
  • Jason CookJason Cook Posts: 139
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  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Poisonous or not I'm not eating that :|
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
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