Substances, plants and mushrooms

The plant causes local irritation. The plant fluid, or sap, can cause local irritation symptoms, such as stinging and burning at the exposure site. Does not absorb into the body. Rinse the exposed area with water.

Many Clitocybe –species contain muscarine, which cause symptoms in the nervous system. The symptoms usually begin within 30 min-2 hours. Sweating, increased salivation, lacrimation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are the typical symptoms.

Ingestion of a small amount (less than 2-3 cubes of sugar) does not require any treatment. If ingested in greater amounts administer activated charcoal and seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Clitocybe -species. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.

The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms. The plant has been found to cause symptoms associated with poisoning only in animals; in humans the plant can be considered non-toxic.

The plant is non-toxic.

The plant is non-toxic. 

The plant is non-toxic.

The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.

Highly toxic. The whole plant contains toxic colchicine. Typical symptoms include a burning sensation in the mouth, thirst, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, bradycardia, hallucinations, sensory disturbances, and respiratory depression. Multi-organ failure is possible. If the plant has been ingested, the patient should seek medical attention.

The plant is non-toxic.