death caps
Deadly fungal killers
Death caps are extremely poisonous mushrooms found in Europe and North America.
The species *Amanita phalloides* is responsible for most fatal mushroom poisonings worldwide, often mistaken for edible varieties.
A single cap contains enough toxin to kill an adult.
Foragers must learn to identify death caps before eating any wild mushrooms.
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