Death cap  (Amanita phalloides)

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Range

Found throughout much of Europe, where its status is variable, but is more common towards the south. It occurs in New Zealand, and also North America and South Africa, with oak trees imported from Europe (4).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

This fungus grows in deciduous woodlands, particularly under beech and oak trees, and shows a slight preference for acidic soils (4) (5). In mountainous areas it occurs in coniferous forests, and is also found in pastures on the edge of woodlands (4).

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