Amanita phalloides in Victoria

Med J Aust. 1993 Jun 21;158(12):849-50. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1993.tb137675.x.

Abstract

Amanita phalloides is found regularly in suburban Melbourne and country areas where old oaks and other deciduous trees are grown as street trees, in parks, and in private gardens. This deadly poisonous mushroom may be mistaken for the edible Agaricus spp.

MeSH terms

  • Agaricus / cytology
  • Agaricus / growth & development
  • Amanita* / cytology
  • Amanita* / growth & development
  • Ecology
  • Humans
  • Mushroom Poisoning / physiopathology
  • Mushroom Poisoning / therapy
  • Mycotoxins / adverse effects
  • Victoria

Substances

  • Mycotoxins