Galiano Health Care Society - What is a death cap mushroom? The scientific name is Amanita phalloides. These are extremely toxic mushrooms that can cause severe illness and may be lethal if
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Deathcap Mushroom Season is here: Mushroom foragers should take extreme care – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER
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