"Amanita is a genus of fungi, nearly allied to the mushrooms. Several of the species are edible, notably the delicious orange (A. cæsarea), but the majority are poisonous."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Adult Amanita

"Amanita is a genus of fungi, nearly allied to the mushrooms. Several of the species are edible, notably…

<i>Amanita phalloides</i> is an extremely poisonous mushroom. The upper surface of the cap is grayish, brownish, or greenish. The mushroom grows six inches tall.

Amanita Phalloides

Amanita phalloides is an extremely poisonous mushroom. The upper surface of the cap is grayish, brownish,…

Also known as Amanita phalloides. A deathly poisonous fungus found in Europe.

Death Cup

Also known as Amanita phalloides. A deathly poisonous fungus found in Europe.

"Amanita is a genus of fungi, nearly allied to the mushrooms. Several of the species are edible, notably the delicious orange (A. c&aelig;sarea), but the majority are poisonous."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Young Amanita

"Amanita is a genus of fungi, nearly allied to the mushrooms. Several of the species are edible, notably…