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Fools mushroom, Amanita verna
Deadly amanita, fools mushroom, destroying angel or the mushroom fool, Amanita verna (Amanita vernus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895
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1. Title: Fool's Mushroom: Amanita verna, the Deadly Deceiver. This chromolithograph depicts the enigmatic Fool's Mushroom, Amanita verna, also known as the Deadly Amanita, Fool's Fungus, or Destroying Angel. Created by renowned botanical illustrator William Hamilton Gibson for his seminal work "Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms," published by Harper, New York, in 1895, this illustration serves as a testament to the allure and danger that surrounds the fascinating world of fungi. The Fool's Mushroom, Amanita verna, is a notorious member of the Amanita family, famous for its striking resemblance to edible varieties, making it a deadly deceiver. Its elegant, white cap, adorned with a characteristic volva (a membranous sheath at the base), and the absence of a ring around its stem, lure unsuspecting foragers into a deadly trap. The mushroom's white spore print further adds to its disguise, making it nearly indistinguishable from edible white mushrooms. However, the Fool's Mushroom is highly toxic, containing the deadly toxin, α-amanitin. Ingestion of even a small amount can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms, liver damage, and, in some cases, death. Mycologists and foragers must exercise extreme caution when identifying this elusive and deadly fungus. This illustration not only showcases the beauty and intrigue of the Fool's Mushroom but also serves as a reminder of the importance of proper identification and respect for nature's hidden dangers.
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