As interest in gastronomy becomes more prevalent among regular people (like me!), so has an interest in unique ways to find good ingredients. That might be why foraging for mushrooms to eat has started to become commonplace. Fortunately, you don't need to be a bona fide mycologist to forage for mushrooms. However, you do need to know the difference between species. More specifically, knowing which mushrooms are not edible proves to be the most helpful skill. Making things challenging is the fact that, in South Carolina, two of the world's most dangerous mushrooms grow practically side by side. Here's what to know about these poisonous mushrooms in South Carolina.

Meet what is possibly the world's most poisonous mushroom: the Amanita virosa, which grows in South Carolina and many other parts of the world.

What begins as a little white eggshell-shaped cap, eventually unfolds into a full flat top on the Amanita virosa.

The gills, the cap, and the stipes (stems) are all white.

During its stages through maturity, the Amanita virosa resembles several other mushrooms, including a Portabello.

This feature alone makes it double dangerous, as the most poisonous mushroom in the state of South Carolina has enough toxicity to kill a human with just one cap.

The toxicity takes place usually in the liver, where, within hours, cells begin to die, eventually killing the host. The Amanita virosa's nickname is Destroying Angel. And destroy it does!

This leads us to another dangerous mushroom found in South Carolina: the Amanita citrina, a.k.a. false death cap.

It is most notable in appearance by its white color and the oddball geometric shapes found on top of the cap.

Amanita citrina has a slight toxicity to it, but it certainly isn't classified as deadly.

So what makes it so dangerous, then?

It's often confused for another highly poisonous mushroom called the Death Cap.

Although Amanita citrina is not commonly eaten (it smells like mustard oil or potatoes), it can be toxic if eaten in large quantities.

Did you know that these poisonous mushrooms in South Carolina are among the most dangerous in the world? If you're an avid forager for mushrooms in South Carolina, we'd love to hear about your experience and see your photos. Let us know of any tips and tricks you have in the comments. And, before you head out make sure you have all the right gear for a fun trip into the woods.

If you prefer your outdoor adventures to be a little less...poisonous, consider one of these hikes. Each one is less than one mile.