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Almost everywhere in France, it’s mushroom picking season. So, it is important to recognize them and not be mistaken, because each year there are several hundred poisonings.
Among connoisseurs, there are those who keep their corners to themselves and those who share their knowledge of mushroom picking. Éric Roméro teaches his knowledge to neophytes, who could sometimes make serious mistakes. The picking season promises to be beautiful thanks to a hot summer and a rainy autumn. This employee of the mycological society of Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin) helps the people he accompanies to avoid unpleasant surprises.
The mycological society of Strasbourg has listed nearly 6,000 different species of mushrooms for its region alone. In all, there are millions of them. Difficult for the general public to know them all, but caution is required. “If you cut the mushroom down to a certain level, nothing tells me that it’s the amanita phalloides, the deadliest mushroom you’ll find in the forest”, warns Éric Roméro. If in doubt about the toxicity of a mushroom, it is better to contact specialists.