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Deadly Dapperling: deadly poisonous

Lepiota brunneoincarnata

☠ Deadly poisonous. Do not eat.What to do if poisoning is suspected

Deadly Dapperling is classed as deadly poisonous in the Forage field guide. This page helps you identify it and tell it apart from similar species. It is not a foraging guide. Have every wild mushroom checked by a qualified mushroom expert before eating it.

If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away. If someone has trouble breathing, has a seizure or is unconscious, call emergency services. Don't wait for symptoms: with some poisonings they only start hours later. Keep any leftovers of the find, they help identify it.

Usually seen from August to October in the northern hemisphere. Found in Grassland, Disturbed ground. Can be confused with similar species.

☠ Deadly poisonous
Deadly Dapperling (Lepiota brunneoincarnata)

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When Deadly Dapperling appears

Typical window in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset.

Where it grows

Deadly Dapperling is usually found in Grassland, Disturbed ground.

⚠ Look-alikes

Fatal Dapperling☠ deadly
Chestnut Dapperling☠ deadly
Stinking DapperlingStinking Dapperling☠ toxic

Look up Deadly Dapperling in the app

In the Forage app, Deadly Dapperling has a full field guide entry with more photos, key features and the species it can be confused with.

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Deadly Dapperling: common questions

Is Deadly Dapperling poisonous?

Yes. Deadly Dapperling is classed as deadly poisonous in the Forage field guide. Do not eat it. If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away, or emergency services if it is life-threatening.

When does Deadly Dapperling appear?

Deadly Dapperling usually appears from August to October in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather.

Where does Deadly Dapperling grow?

Deadly Dapperling is usually found in Grassland, Disturbed ground.

What can Deadly Dapperling be confused with?

Deadly look-alikes: Fatal Dapperling, Chestnut Dapperling, Stinking Dapperling. Only a confident identification tells them apart. When in doubt, have a find checked by a qualified mushroom expert.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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