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FungusLCLeast Concern

Death Cap

Amanita phalloides

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The world's most deadly mushroom, responsible for 90% of fatal mushroom poisonings globally. Dangerously similar to edible species, it grows under oak and beech in late summer. A single cap contains enough toxin to kill an adult human.

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Quick Facts

Category
Fungus
Latin name
Amanita phalloides
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.