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Welcome to the campfire of our blog! đŞľđĽ The tents are still freshly pitched, and the trails through our forest of topics aren’t all marked yet – but every day, a new piece of nature knowledge is added.
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From fascinating facts about mushroom toxins to fishing tips, insights into forestry work, and discoveries about plants and the environment – our blog is a growing path through the wild.
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Today, September 24, 2025, you’ll find the very first posts on mushroom toxins – and soon a whole backpack full of new stories will join them. Stay with us as we explore the wonders nature has to offer, day by day. đżđŁ
The False Chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) â A Harmless Trickster of the Forest
The False Chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) looks like the real chanterelle but isnât edible. Discover how to identify it, spot the key differences, and avoid mix-ups in the forest.
Oct 4, 20252 min read
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The Jack OâLantern Mushroom (Omphalotus illudens/olearius) â Glowing Trickster of the Forest
The Jack-Oâ-Lantern Mushroom glows eerily at night but hides toxic secrets. Discover how to tell it from chanterelles and why it inspired countless Halloween legends.
Oct 4, 20252 min read
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The Bitter Bolete (Tylopilus felleus) â Deceptively Similar, Completely Inedible
The Bitter Bolete (Tylopilus felleus) looks like a porcini but is inedible. Discover how to spot this bitter impostor and avoid ruining your mushroom harvest.
Oct 4, 20252 min read
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The Yellow Stainer (Agaricus xanthodermus) â The Wolf in Mushroomâs Clothing
The Yellow Stainer (Agaricus xanthodermus) looks like an edible champignon but is toxic. Discover how to recognize it, its warning signs, and how to avoid accidental poisoning.
Oct 3, 20252 min read
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The Devilâs Bolete (Rubroboletus satanas) â The Demon in Mushroom Form
Satanâs Bolete (Rubroboletus satanas) is large, colorful, and highly poisonous. Discover its key traits, symptoms of poisoning, and why it should only be admired, not eaten.
Oct 3, 20252 min read
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The Orange-Burnt Webcap (Cortinarius orellanoides) â A Treacherous Twin in the Forest
The Orange Webcap (Cortinarius orellanoides) is deceptively beautiful but deadly. Its toxin orellanine causes irreversible kidney failure. Learn how to recognize and avoid it.
Oct 3, 20252 min read
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The Foolâs Webcap (Cortinarius orellanus) â A Treacherous Beauty of the Autumn Forest
The Foolâs Webcap (Cortinarius orellanus) is deceptively beautiful but highly poisonous. Its toxin orellanine causes irreversible kidney failure. Learn how to recognize and avoid it.
Oct 3, 20252 min read
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The Deadly Webcap (Cortinarius rubellus) â A Fatal Beauty in the Forest
The Deadly Webcap (Cortinarius rubellus) looks harmless but hides a lethal secret. Its toxin, orellanine, causes irreversible kidney damage. Learn how to spot and avoid it.
Oct 3, 20252 min read
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The Deadly Dapperling (Lepiota brunneoincarnata) â Small Cap, Big Danger
The Deadly Dapperling (Lepiota brunneoincarnata) may look harmless but hides lethal toxins. Even one cap can kill â learn how to recognize it and avoid fatal mistakes.
Oct 3, 20252 min read
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The Deadly Galerina (Galerina marginata) â Small but Lethal
The Deadly Galerina (Galerina marginata) may look harmless but is one of the most lethal mushrooms. Discover its traits, toxic effects, and how to avoid fatal mistakes.
Oct 3, 20252 min read
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The Panther Cap (Amanita pantherina) â The Dangerous Predator in Disguise
The Panther Cap Mushroom (Amanita pantherina) is deadly and deceptive. Discover how to spot it, avoid dangerous lookalikes, and stay safe while exploring the forest.
Oct 2, 20252 min read
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The Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) â Between Fairy Tale Magic and Danger
The Fly Agaric is a fairy-tale icon and a toxic mushroom. Its red cap with white spots enchants the eye, but foragers must remember: admire it, donât eat it.
Oct 2, 20252 min read
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The False Morel (Gyromitra esculenta) â Deadly Deception of Spring
The False Morel (Gyromitra esculenta) is bizarrely beautiful yet deadly. Discover how to tell it apart from true morels, understand its toxic risks, and why it should never be eaten.
Oct 2, 20252 min read
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The Destroying Angel (Amanita virosa) â The Deadly White Angel of the Forest
The Destroying Angel Mushroom (Amanita virosa) looks pure and harmless but hides deadly toxins. Discover how to identify it, understand its danger, and avoid fatal mistakes while foraging.
Oct 2, 20252 min read
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The Death Cap (Amanita phalloides) â Beauty with a Deadly Trap
The Death Cap Mushroom (Amanita phalloides) is beautiful yet deadly. Discover how to recognize it, understand its toxins, and stay safe while exploring the forest.
Oct 2, 20252 min read
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â ď¸ Helvellic Acid â The Controversial Toxin of False Morels
Helvellic acid in false morels is debated, while gyromitrin is the main toxin. Learn about symptoms, effects, treatment, and prevention.
Oct 2, 20252 min read
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â ď¸ Paxillus Toxin â The Deadly Immune Reaction of the Brown Roll-Rim
Paxillus toxin in the Brown Roll-Rim triggers fatal immune reactions and hemolysis. Learn about symptoms, treatment, prevention, and deadly risks.
Oct 2, 20253 min read
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đş Coprine â The âDisulfiramâlikeâ Mushroom Toxin
Coprin in the Common Ink Cap causes dangerous reactions with alcohol. Learn about effects, symptoms, treatment, and prevention tips.
Oct 2, 20253 min read
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đ Psilocybin & Psilocin â The Hallucinogenic Mushroom Toxins
Psilocybin & psilocin in magic mushrooms: hallucinogenic effects, symptoms, risks, therapy, and cultural importance. Learn all the facts at RuggedBears.
Oct 2, 20253 min read
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đ Ibotenic Acid & Muscimol â The Psychoactive Mushroom Toxins of Fly Agaric
Ibotenic acid & muscimol in fly agaric mushrooms: psychoactive toxins, effects, symptoms, risks, and treatment. Learn all about Amanita muscaria at RuggedBears.
Oct 2, 20253 min read
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