Most poisonous/toxic mushrooms in the world that can kill if consumed | Erin Patterson death cap murders

Erin Patterson using death cap to kill her victims have brought the world's attention to toxic mushrooms (All images via X)

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Death Cap (Amanita phalloides):

As little as half a cap can cause death due to liver/kidney failure. (Found in: Europe, North America, Australia)

Destroying Angel (Amanita virosa):

Identical to Death Cap, its consumption can cause severe organ failure. (Found in: Europe and North America)

Deadly Webcap (Cortinarius rubellus/Cortinarius orellanus):

Contains Orellanine toxin which can cause a flu that later leads to kidney failure. (Found in: Europe and North America)

Trichoderma cornu-damae:

It can cause multiple organ failure, including acute kidney failure, liver necrosis and disseminated intravascular coagulation. (Found in: North America, Europe, Asia)

Fool’s Mushroom (Amanita verna):

It causes liver failure if not treated immediately. (Found in: Europe)

False Morel (Gyromitra esculenta):

Often mistaken for edible mushrooms and consumed by unlucky victims, they can cause seizures, liver failure. (Found in: North America and Europe)

Lepiota brunneoincarnata:

Amatoxins present in them can cause delayed gastrointestinal and liver damage. (Found in: Europe, Asia, North Africa)

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