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Angel Wings: deadly poisonous

Pleurocybella porrigens

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

Angel Wings 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 November in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland. Can be confused with similar species.

☠ Deadly poisonous
Angel Wings (Pleurocybella porrigens)

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When Angel Wings appears

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

Where it grows

Angel Wings is usually found in Woodland.

⚠ Look-alikes

Jack-o'-lantern mushroom☠ toxic
Bitter oysterBitter oyster☠ toxicBeech mushroomBeech mushroom

Look up Angel Wings in the app

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

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Angel Wings: common questions

Is Angel Wings poisonous?

Yes. Angel Wings 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 Angel Wings appear?

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

Where does Angel Wings grow?

Angel Wings is usually found in Woodland.

What can Angel Wings be confused with?

Toxic look-alikes: Jack-o'-lantern mushroom, Bitter oyster, Beech mushroom. 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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