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According to the Audabon Guide to Mushrooms Droid app, Witches Hat Mushrooms are eaten by many people every year with no ill effects. An unverified claim comes out of China claiming 4 people died eating them. The Audabon Guide source also claims some folks believe the witches hat to be psychedelic fungus as well.

A great rule for eating any and all wild mushrooms is to not eat it unless you 1) cook it first and 2)are ABSOLUTELY sure it is edible.

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The witches hat mushroom contains the toxin orellanine, which can cause kidney damage in humans if ingested. Symptoms may include vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain, and severe cases can lead to kidney failure. It is important to avoid consuming this mushroom.

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