Deadly dapperling
Lepiota brunneoincarnata
The deadly dapperling is a small mushroom with a pinkish-brown scaly cap up to 4 cm across, yet extremely poisonous. It contains deadly amounts of alpha-amanitin. Growing in grass, it has been mistaken for fairy ring champignon and grey knight, causing several deaths.
Where it's found
Grassy places such as fields, parks, gardens and roadsides.
Distribution
Found in warmer, mostly southern parts of Europe; in Asia recorded from Turkey, Israel, Pakistan, Iran and eastern China.
Similar species
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