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The cap width varies from two to eight inches and the stalk length also varies from two to eight inches. The stalk width varies from half of an inch to three fourths of an inch.[http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/jack-o-lantern] | The cap width varies from two to eight inches and the stalk length also varies from two to eight inches. The stalk width varies from half of an inch to three fourths of an inch.[http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/jack-o-lantern] | ||
These mushrooms are often mistaken for other edible mushrooms, most notably the chanterelle mushrooms, because they look extremely similar and smell and taste very good, but they are actually poisonous. They aren't fatal to healthy adults, but cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, headaches, and exhaustion.[http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/jack-o-lantern] | These mushrooms are often mistaken for other edible mushrooms, most notably the chanterelle mushrooms, because they look extremely similar and smell and taste very good, but they are actually poisonous. They aren't fatal to healthy adults, but cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, headaches, and exhaustion.[http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/jack-o-lantern] [http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/jack_olantern.htm] | ||
== Reproduction == | == Reproduction == | ||
