Amanita
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The genus Amanita contains about 600 described species of agarics, including some of the most toxic known mushrooms found worldwide, as well as some well-regarded edible species. The genus is responsi
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A. phalloides, the death cap
A. caesarea (edible)
Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric, contains the psychoactive compound ibotenic acid.
Amanita phalloides
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Amanita phalloides, commonly known as the death cap, is a deadly poisonous basidiomycete fungus and mushroom, one of many in the genus Amanita. Originating in Europe but later introduced to other part
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…edible species (and many species of unknown edibility). The genus is responsible for 95% of fatalities resulting from mushroom poisoning, with the death cap accounting for 90% of fatalities every year. The most potent toxin synthesized by this genus is α-Amanitin. The genus also contains many edible mushrooms…
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Death caps in French deciduous wood
A young death cap emerging from its universal veil