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POISONOUS AMANITA MUSHROOM

POISONOUS AMANITA MUSHROOM

Although Amanita mascaria is considered poisonous, reports of human deaths resulting from its ingestion are rare. It is commonly associated with coniferous and...
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Although Amanita mascaria is considered poisonous, reports of human deaths resulting from its ingestion are rare. It is commonly associated with coniferous and deciduous forests.
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May, 2016

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