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Amanita pantherina
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DeadlyAmanita pantherina is highly toxic and contains ibotenic acid and muscimol, which can cause severe neurological symptoms.
Toxin Type: Ibotenic acid and muscimolReaction Type: Neurotoxic
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Panther Cap can be confused with:
- Amanita rubescens — mushroom
- Amanita excelsa — mushroom
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