Acid Mushroom

The Acid Mushroom (previously the Purple Mushroom) is an edible form of Flora. If cut by a knife, it will harm the player with acid.

It appears to be an aquatic form of fungus.

When collected, it drops Acid mushroom. This can be eaten for +2 Food, or 3 can be used with one Copper to create a Battery. As a food source it is useful if needed in a hurry, but otherwise unremarkable. Its use in batteries makes it far more valuable.