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Deathcap

Amanita phalloides

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Amanitaceae ›Genus: Amanita

About

Amanita phalloides /æməˈnaɪtə fəˈlɔɪdiːz/, commonly known as the death cap, is a deadly poisonous basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita. Widely distributed across Europe, but now sprouting in other parts of the world, A. phalloides forms ectomycorrhizas with various broadleaved trees. In some cases, the death cap has been introduced to new regions with the cultivation of non-native species of oak, chestnut, and pine. The large fruiting bodies (mushrooms) appear in summer and autumn;...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Deathcap?
The scientific name of Deathcap is Amanita phalloides.
What kingdom does Deathcap belong to?
Deathcap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Deathcap belong to?
Deathcap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Deathcap belong to?
Deathcap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Deathcap belong to?
Deathcap belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Deathcap belong to?
Deathcap belongs to the family Amanitaceae.
What genus does Deathcap belong to?
Deathcap belongs to the genus Amanita.