Is Ascomycete fungi Poisonous

September 11, 2024 1 min read

Ascomycete fungi species can be poisonous or edible, but their gnarled appearance usually differentiates them from edible fungi.

Elfin saddle and white saddle species cause mild poisoning in humans, leading to stomach upsets.

Some species of ascomycete fungi are carcinogenic, posing a cancer risk to humans.

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Is Ascomycete fungi toxic to humans?

Ascomycete fungi are a family of false morel fungi, some of which are poisonous and some edible. Like many wild mushrooms, the varying toxicity of different species creates a risk of poisoning by mistaking a poisonous variety for an edible one, but this is improbable with this genus because there are typically gnarled and unattractive appearance setting them apart from their edible counterparts. The most common species of ascomycete fungi are the elfin saddle and the white saddle. Both of these species are mildly poisonous to humans, causing stomach upsets. Some species of ascomycete fungi are also carcinogenic.

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The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.

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