Is Death Cap edible?
Amanita phalloides
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DeadlyAmanita phalloides is one of the most poisonous mushrooms known. It contains amatoxins and phallotoxins, which cause severe liver and kidney damage. Even a small amount can be lethal.
Toxin Type: Amatoxins and PhallotoxinsReaction Type: Liver and kidney failure
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Death Cap can be confused with:
- Amanita virosa — Amanita
- Amanita bisporigera — Amanita
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