Mushroom poisoning
We are, unfortunately, unable to give advice on suspected mushroom poisoning. If you think someone may have eaten a poisonous mushroom, take them to your local accident and emergency unit. If possible, take with you a sample of the mushroom, several if you can, and try to dig out the whole of the stem including any root. Samples will keep better in a plastic or cardboard box than in a plastic bag.
About St
affordshire Fungus Group
Staffordshire Fungus Group was formed in
1994 to cater for the increasing number of people sharing a fascination
for the fungi of Staffordshire. We are a specialist sub-group of the
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and work with the Potteries Museum &
Art Gallery where the County's Records are kept.
We run a number of fungus forays and other events for members and the public throughout the year.
We add records of our finds to local and national databases.
The Group exists to:
We run a number of fungus forays and other events for members and the public throughout the year.
We add records of our finds to local and national databases.
- record species of fungi and their distribution in Staffordshire
- foster an awareness of the need to conserve fungi and their habitats
- work with other organisations to further the study of fungi
- liaise with the British Mycological Society in their nationwide recording schemes, conservation and survey projects.