Question

Death angel/death cap (amanita) and Jack O Lantern mushroom are all examples of

• A. Poisonous mushrooms
• B. Edible mushrooms
• C. None of the above
• D. Both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Poisonous mushrooms

Some mushrooms are poisonous and symptoms range from mild gastrointestinal discomfort to death. For example, a wild species of mushroom, Amanita phalloides, famously known as the ‘death cap,’ contains amatoxins that cause severe gastroenteritis and hepatic necrosis