Scientific Name: Gyromitra esculenta Common Name: bonnet
known as cap, has a spherical cap, very irregular, with convoluted and grooves that give it some resemblance to the brain. Its color is brown or blackish-brown varying depending on the season.
This mushroom, very controversial, raw or undercooked food can be fatal. Can only be consumed once it is thoroughly cooked or previously dried, in small amounts and very distant periods of time. In sensitive individuals, can cause serious poisoning and even death. Intoxication occurs after a few hours with digestive problems, jaundice and nervous disorders. The toxin contains the giromitrina , which is sensitive to desiccation and water soluble. It is found in coniferous forests with abundant plant debris. It grows in spring. Is rare.
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