Wild broom fungus is a kind of wild fungus, also known as "wild poisonous fungus", because they contain toxins. These toxins may have adverse effects on the human body, or even cause death. Therefore, we should treat wild broom fungus with caution.
Wild broom fungi are mainly distributed in North America, Europe and Asia. They usually grow in humid environments such as forests, grasslands and gardens, similar to mushrooms in shape, but with a more slender stipe and a more flat cap. The toxin of wild broom fungus is mainly a compound called "carbokazone", which is toxic to human nervous system, liver and other organs.
If the wild broom fungus is eaten by mistake, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms may occur. In serious cases, it may lead to coma, convulsions, dyspnea, cardiac arrest and other symptoms, and even death.
Therefore, we should avoid picking and eating wild broom fungus. If you accidentally eat wild broom fungus, you should immediately seek medical advice and inform the doctor of the fungus you eat so that you can take appropriate treatment measures in time. At the same time, we should also enhance our awareness of self-protection and not blindly pick or eat wild fungi to avoid accidents.