How To Identify Deadly Mushrooms?

Mushrooms with unusual colours, such as red or orange, are often poisonous and should be avoided.

Avoid mushrooms with white gills, a skirt or hem on the stems.

Unusual caps or shapes of mushrooms can indicate poisonous fungi; watch out for rings or skirts on the stem.

A very strong or foul odour also signals a poisonous mushroom.

Lastly, if you're a forager, never eat a mushroom unless you're absolutely certain of its type.