amanita

/,æmə'naitə/
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amanita

A red-capped amanita mushroom grows in a sun-dappled forest.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of fungi: "Amanita" refers to a large genus of widely distributed mushrooms (agarics) characterized by having white spores. Many species within this genus are highly poisonous, with only a few exceptions being edible.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The fly agaric, a classic red-and-white mushroom, is a well-known species of amanita.
    • Foragers must be extremely careful to avoid poisonous amanitas, which can be fatal if ingested.
Advanced Usage
  • "Amanita phalloides": The specific name for the "death cap," one of the most poisonous mushrooms in the world.
    • Amanita phalloides is responsible for the majority of fatal mushroom poisonings.
  • "Amanita muscaria": The specific name for the "fly agaric," a psychoactive and poisonous mushroom known for its iconic red cap with white spots.
    • Amanita muscaria is often depicted in fairy tales and folklore.
Variants and Related Words
  • Amanitin (n): A class of deadly cyclic peptides found in some amanita mushrooms.
    • Amanitin is the primary toxin in the death cap mushroom.
Synonyms
  • Death cap (for ).
  • Fly agaric (for ).
  • Destroying angel (for several white amanita species).
Related Phrases
  • "False amanita": A common name sometimes used for mushrooms in other genera that resemble true amanitas.
    • The novice mycologist mistook a false amanita for the real thing.
amanita

A red-capped amanita mushroom grows in a sun-dappled forest.

Noun
  1. genus of widely distributed agarics that have white spores and are poisonous with few exceptions

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