1. Keep uncertainty visible
AI compares what is visible in a photo. Important features may be absent, obscured or misleading, and the result can be wrong.
2. Do not treat resemblance as safety
Poison Control warns that look-alike mushrooms can mislead observers. Familiarity with mushrooms in one region does not reliably transfer to another.
3. Consult a qualified local expert
Use the app to prepare questions and compare observations with an expert. Do not pick, cook or eat wild mushrooms based only on an app result.
4. Seek prompt help for possible ingestion
If someone may have eaten a wild mushroom, contact your local poison centre or emergency service promptly. Do not wait for symptoms, a photo match or an email reply.
Further reading
National Capital Poison Center: wild mushroom warning
National Park Service: mushroom observation and expert learning