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3 unusual facts about Gyromitra


Gyromitra

Methemoglobinemia has also been seen, although it is typically responsive to treatment with methylene blue.

In spite of the superficial similarity, it is unrelated to the video game Gyromite.

Monomethylhydrazine

Monomethylhydrazine is believed to be the main cause of the toxicity of Gyromitra genus mushrooms, especially the false morel (Gyromitra esculenta).



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