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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

Scientific Name: Amanita spp.

Common Name: Monkey Agaric, Panther Cap, Death Cap, Death Angel

Species Most Often Affected: all

Poisonous Parts: cap?

Primary Poisons: toxalbumin, amatoxins

Questions possibly pertaining to Amanita spp.:

Is Death Parasol the same as Death Cap?

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