death cup

• Bezeichnung für einen giftigen Pilz, insbesondere den tödlich giftigen Knollenblätterpilz (Amanita phalloides), der sich durch eine becherartige Struktur an der Stielbasis auszeichnet und bei Verzehr tödliche Vergiftungen verursachen kann.

A term referring to a poisonous mushroom, specifically the deadly Amanita species, characterized by its cup-like structure at the base. It is highly toxic and can cause fatal poisoning if ingested.

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   A common name for the highly toxic mushroom *Amanita phalloides*, which is responsible for the majority of fatal mushroom poisonings worldwide.

   Grüner Knollenblätterpilz

   • The death cup mushroom is often mistaken for edible varieties.
   • Foragers are warned to avoid the death cup due to its lethal toxins.
   • Ingesting even a small piece of a death cup can cause severe liver damage.