Mushrooms appear mainly during the spring and fall. Oftentimes homeowners wonder if the mushrooms in their yard are edible. If you have customers that are wondering if a certain mushroom in their yard is edible, make sure you tell them to check with an expert. Below are some "old wives tales" that are FALSE regarding mushrooms:
- Poisonous mushrooms tarnish a silver spoon. - FALSE
- If it peels you can eat it. - FALSE
- All mushrooms growing on wood are edible. - FALSE
- All white mushrooms are safe. - FALSE
- Mushrooms that animals eat are safe for humans. - FALSE
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