East asian death cap is characterized by its striking appearance with a pale to golden yellow cap and white gills. This species typically grows in East Asian woodlands, often found under deciduous trees. It emerges during the warmer, wetter months, utilizing the moist conditions to thrive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About East asian death cap
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Attributes of East asian death cap
You can find East asian death cap by these plants:
Balsam fir, Quaking aspen, Shagbark hickory, Northern red oak, Overcup oak, White oak, Norway spruce
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Is East asian death cap Toxic?
East asian death cap is commonly found in wet conditions during the summer and fall. It possesses hepatotoxic properties, causing initial symptoms such as cramps, nausea, weakness, vomiting, and dizziness. In later stages, it results in serious health conditions namely, calf cramps, hepatitis, heart failure, liver damage, and bloody diarrhea. Be cautious of its resemblance to other harmless mushroom species.
Toxins type
Amatoxins, Phallotoxins, Virotoxins
Type of poisoning
Hepatotoxic
Toxic Severity
Extreme toxicity
Incubation Period
4-24 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Early symptoms: abdominal cramps, nausea, weakness, vomiting, and dizziness, with potential for circulatory failure.
Later stages: calf and abdominal cramps, hepatitis, heart failure, bloody diarrhea, and liver damage.
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Tips for Finding East asian death cap
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How to Clean and Preserve East asian death cap
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