Death Cap
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Death Cap
Amanita
The Death Cap is a mushroom that looks innocent but is very dangerous! It's best not to touch or eat it.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Death Cap has a cap that ranges from pale yellow-green to olive-brown, often with white gills underneath. Its stem is typically white with a skirt-like ring and a distinctive, sac-like cup (volva) at the very base. These features make it deceptively similar to edible species.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyAmanitaceaeGenusAmanita
Category
FungiRarity
Epic
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A tiny bite can contain enough poison to be deadly to an adult human.
Cooking the Death Cap does NOT destroy its deadly poisons, they are very heat stable.
Its toxins don't taste bad, making it even more dangerous as victims don't know they've eaten poison!
Many people who eat it mistake it for tasty edible mushrooms like the paddy straw mushroom.
Special abilities
Ability
Toxic Shield
Death Cap can produce deadly amatoxin poisons that destroy liver and kidney cells, making it extremely dangerous if eaten.
Ability
Root Networker
Death Cap has a special connection with tree roots, forming mycorrhizae that help both mushroom and tree gather nutrients.
Ability
Spore Spreader
Death Cap can release millions of tiny white spores to the wind, helping it travel far and wide to grow in new places.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 8-20 cm
- Edibility
- deadly
- Cap Diameter
- 5-15 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Late summer to fall
- Spore Color
- White
Ecological connections
Traits
Spore Producing
Spore-producing organisms reproduce by releasing small, often single-celled, reproductive units called spores.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Poisonous
Poisonous organisms produce toxins that can cause harm when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through contact.
Also known as
Deadly CapDeath Cap Mushroom
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Death Cap?
8-20 cm
Is Death Cap edible?
deadly
How big is Death Cap?
5-15 cm
Where is Death Cap usually found?
Forests
What does Death Cap grow on?
soil
When is Death Cap in season?
Late summer to fall
What color are Death Cap spores?
White
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