Poisoning & look-alikes
The species that hospitalise people in the UK every autumn.
38 species
Research & Safety
Poisoning and look-alikes, UK law, and what science actually says. This part of Psilobase has no products, no affiliate links and no ads.
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UK law
What the law says about foraging, growing and controlled fungi.
12 guides
Clinical research
Plain-English summaries of published trials — no promotion.
64 summaries
Deadly look-alikes
Know these before you forage
Illustration only — not for ID · licensed reference photo to comeDeath cap
Amanita phalloides
Often confused with: field mushroom, puffball (young)
Illustration only — not for ID · licensed reference photo to comeDeadly webcap
Cortinarius rubellus
Often confused with: chanterelle
Illustration only — not for ID · licensed reference photo to comeFuneral bell
Galerina marginata
Often confused with: velvet shank, honey fungus
Illustration only — not for ID · licensed reference photo to comeDestroying angel
Amanita virosa
Often confused with: horse mushroom
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