Amanita phalloides (Death Cap)
Botanical Information
| Family | Amanitaceae |
| Genus | Amanita |
| Species | phalloides |
| Category | Fungi |
| Origin | Europe. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Consuming Amantia can be fatal and symptoms can include severe abdominal pain after six hours, followed by renal and over failure. It is the biggest fungal killer in the world. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | A plain, white coloured mushroom with a very pale cap. |
| Habitat | Found in broad-leaved woods such as Quercus and Fagus. |