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mushroom
Death Cap Mushroom
Amanita phalloides (group)
Non-venomous
Description
Greenish-yellow cap, white gills, white stem with ring and volva. Responsible for most fatal mushroom poisonings worldwide.
Habitat
Under hardwood trees, forest floor.
Where Found in Thailand
Northern Thailand mountains.
Symptoms
- Delayed (6–24h): vomiting, diarrhea
- Then false recovery
- Liver failure days later
First Aid — DO
- Save any remaining mushroom for ID
- Hospital IMMEDIATELY even if feeling fine
DO NOT
- NEVER eat wild mushrooms without expert ID