Can You Eat Saprophytic Fungi? A Guide to Edible and Toxic Decomposers
                                
                                
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                                Over 2,000 species of fungi are considered safe for human consumption, but a small percentage of saprophytic fungi are lethally poisonous. Determining whether you can eat saprophytic fungi involves more than just their food source; it requires expert identification, careful preparation, and an understanding of look-alikes.