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Death cap mushrooms are extremely deadly—and they’re spreading

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"The invasive death cap mushroom is thriving in North America. While it can be difficult to distinguish from an edible one, make no mistake: It can do a number on you. Scientifically known as Amanita phalloides, death caps are responsible for 90 percent of the mushroom-related fatalities that occur every year, making them the world’s most lethal mushroom. The infamous fungus was recently in the news after three people in Australia died after ingesting what investigators suspect were death caps. The mushroom originates from the U.K. and parts of Ireland, but over the past century, it has hijacked trips around the world, spreading to Australia and North America. The unassuming mushroom can grow up to six inches tall with a similarly sized domed cap, sometimes tinged yellow or green. Under its cap are white gills and an off-white stem—characteristics that make it difficult to distinguish from an edible mushroom. Yet unlike an edible mushroom, it can cause extreme damage to the liver and kidneys, or in some cases, death." 09/09/23 Check the full article copying the link: https://on.natgeo.com/3Lgx6t2

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