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False Death Cap (Amanita regalis)

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Amanita regalis

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Toxic

Severe Toxicity

Amanita regalis is poisonous and contains ibotenic acid and muscimol, which can cause neurological symptoms.

Toxin Type: Ibotenic acid, MuscimolReaction Type: Neurotoxic

Don't confuse with these look-alikes

Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. False Death Cap can be confused with:

  • Death Cap — Amanita
  • Panther Cap — Amanita

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