Amanita virosiformis
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Amanita virosiformis, commonly known as the narrow-spored destroying angel, is a poisonous basidiomycete fungus
, one of many in the genus Amanita
. Originally described from Florida
, is found from coastal North Carolina through to eastern Texas in the southeastern United States.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
, one of many in the genus Amanita
Amanita
The genus Amanita contains about 600 species of agarics including some of the most toxic known mushrooms found worldwide. This genus is responsible for approximately 95% of the fatalities resulting from mushroom poisoning, with the death cap accounting for about 50% on its own...
. Originally described from Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, is found from coastal North Carolina through to eastern Texas in the southeastern United States.