Destroying Angel Mushroom

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Destroying Angel Mushroom

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Names

Amanita bisporigera

Description

Cap is smooth and white, stalk is thin and white. Gills are white and free from the stem which has a bulb at its base. This mushroom is a striking bright white in color.

Destroying Angel Mushroom

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Concern Level

Only during drought conditions, unpalatable. However the extreme toxicity of the destroying angels means they are always a danger.

Toxic Parts

The entire mushroom is toxic.

Destroying Angel Mushroom

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Symptoms

Occur about six to eight hours after ingestion and include gastrointestional upset, diarrhea. Within 48 hours the toxins begin to damage the liver and kidney.

Danger

Contain highly toxic amatoxins and phallotoxins which inhibit protein synthesis (namely liver and kidney cells) and mean certain death.

Destroying Angel Mushroom

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More Information

Univeristy of Arkansas

*It should be noted that we are not veterinarians. This information is written specifically for horses and should be used for reference purposes only. If you think your horse has eaten something toxic call your vet right away.

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