[header] How to identify edible mushrooms [title] Choose mushrooms without white gills. [step] Look for mushrooms with gills that are brown or tan. While some mushrooms with white gills are edible, the most deadly and poisonous mushroom family-amanitas-nearly always have white gills. 
[title] Select mushrooms without red on the cap or stem. [step] Choose mushrooms with white, tan or brown caps and stems.