Strophariaceae

Strophariaceae is a family of mushrooms that grow on decaying plant matter. Among the multiple genera that fall under the strophariaceae categorization is the infamous Psilocybe. Most species in this family develop the stereotypical umbrella-shaped mushroom cap, and nearly all are inedible.

Scientific classification

Family

Strophariaceae (Strophariaceae)

Order

Gilled fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Phylum

Club fungi

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Toxic to Humans

Toxicity

Annual, Biennial, Perennial

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Genus

Kuehneromyces Scalycaps Leratiomyces Cyclocybe Agrocybe

Toxicity

Mushrooms in the strophariaceae family are toxic, including Hypholoma fasciculaea and Stropharia genus, causing symptoms like nausea and abdominal pain when ingested. Both the cap and stem are poisonous. Special care should be taken due to their presence in environments with decomposing organic matter, especially around children.

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