What kind of mushroom is not edible and how to avoid it
                                
                                
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                                According to Britannica, the Death Cap (*Amanita phalloides*) is arguably the deadliest mushroom in the world and is responsible for a majority of fatal mushroom poisonings. Knowing what kind of mushroom is not edible is crucial, as many toxic varieties can easily be mistaken for harmless ones by inexperienced foragers, with potentially fatal consequences.