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Which of the following is an edible mushroom?

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Agaricus bisporus
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Amanita phalloides
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Jack O Lantern
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Entoloma
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Solution

The correct option is B Agaricus bisporus
  1. Agaricus bisporus from the above options is an edible mushroom which is a native of grassland of Europe and North America.
  2. Rest of the mushrooms Amanita phalloides (Death cap), Omphalous olearius (Jack O Lantern) and fungus of genus Entoloma are all poisonous and not eligible for human consumption as they me cause sever cramps and vomiting and other symptoms.

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