genus Amanita, toxic mushroom, North Cascades, Washington, USA

The genus Amanita contains about 600 species of agarics including some of the most toxic known mushrooms found worldwide. This genus is responsible for approximately 95% of the fatalities resulting from mushroom poisoning, with the death cap accounting for about 50% on its own. The most potent toxin present in these mushrooms is ?-amanitin. Heather Meadows, Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington, USA.

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The genus Amanita contains about 600 species of agarics including some of the most toxic known mushrooms found worldwide. This genus is responsible for approximately 95% of the fatalities resulting from mushroom poisoning, with the death cap accounting for about 50% on its own. The most potent toxin present in these mushrooms is ?-amanitin. Heather Meadows, Mount Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington, USA.