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What To Know BEFORE Eating Wild Mushrooms

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When in doubt, throw it out. 

That's the first rule of eating mushrooms from the wild. 

There are plenty of other rules to keep in mind if you either venture to the woods to get your own mushrooms, or get them from someone else. 

The Oregon Mycological Society focuses on edible fungi. 

One of the society members visits to talk about mushroom practices and safety.  
 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.