Amanita (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of widely distributed agarics that have white spores and are poisonous with few exceptions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The amanita mushroom, found in the forest, was identified as a poisonous species by the expert.
- Amanita muscaria, also known as the fly agaric, is one of the most recognizable species in the genus.
- Some species of amanita can be deadly if ingested, so it's crucial to exercise extreme caution when foraging for wild mushrooms.
- The amanita genus includes several species that resemble edible mushrooms, making identification a challenging task.
- Amanita phalloides, also known as the death cap, is considered one of the deadliest mushrooms in the world due to its high toxicity.