POISONOUS AND HALLUCINOGENIC MUSHROOMS
by Michael W. Beug Email: beugm@evergreen.edu
The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA
Slide 17.
Verpa bohemica, also known as Phytoverpa bohemica
and Morchella bispora, is one of the first mushrooms of the spring
coming into fruiting in damp areas as the cottonwood leaves reach the size
of mouse-ears. While it is a very popular edible, it should never be consumed
raw. As with many mushrooms, over-indulgence can cause problems. A large
meal can result in mild gastrointestinal symptoms including a bloated feeling,
diarrhea and sometimes a drunk-like lack of coordination that may last
for several hours. Illness, especially severe headache, can occur from
inhaling cooking vapors.
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