The fatal dapperling forms small groups of parasol-shaped mushrooms in forests and occasionally in manicured lawns. As the name suggests, these mushrooms are extremely poisonous. If consumed, they cause the liver and kidneys to fail, and victims often die within 7-10 days.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 7 cm
Odor:
Strong, unpleasant, possibly foul.
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Attributes of Fatal dapperling
Cap Diameter
3 - 7 cm
Height
4 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 3.5 cm; flat; pinkish red to red-brown at center
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; crowded; white to cream
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
2.5 - 5 cm long and 4 - 9 mm diameter; bulbous base; whitish to pinkish; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White to pinkish towards the top
Ring
With a poorly defined ring
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Strong, unpleasant, possibly foul.
Body Color
Brown
Red
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The fatal dapperling grows in broad-leaved forests and mixed forests, and can sometimes be seen on lawns. They survive by breaking down fallen leaves and other plant matter.
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Is Fatal dapperling Toxic?
Fatal dapperling typically emerges in the rainy season under deciduous trees. On ingestion, initial symptoms like weakness, abdominal cramps, dizziness, and nausea may arise, with a possibility of circulatory failure. Subsequent complications can include heart failure, hepatitis, and liver damage. The mushroom's distinct morphological features can help differentiate it from non-toxic varieties.
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.
Is Fatal dapperling Toxic to Dogs?
Fatal dapperling is so named because it contains amatoxins which are highly toxic to dogs, often resulting in death through liver failure. Seek immediate veterinary assistance if you believe your dog has eaten this mushroom. Symptoms may take several hours to appear and can include nausea, vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
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