
Most poisonous mushrooms are characterized by white gills located under the cap. In contrast, edible mushrooms often have brown or tan gills, and some mushrooms even have white gills but are edible and not poisonous.

Most poisonous mushrooms are characterized by white gills located under the cap. In contrast, edible mushrooms often have brown or tan gills, and some mushrooms even have white gills but are edible and not poisonous.