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• n  extremely poisonous usually white fungus with a prominent cup-shaped base; differs from edible Agaricus only in its white gills

• death cup
• death angel
• destroying angel
• Amanita phalloides

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• Keep pets away from mushrooms, which can be toxic or even fatal
  This Amanita phalloides (or "death cap" mushroom) was spotted at Tualatin Hills Nature Park in Beaverton.Sava Krstic/Oregon Mycological SocietyIf you have mushrooms spouting up in your yard, it’s best to pluck the fleshy fungi before your dog has a chance...
  Nov. 12, 2013 - The Oregonian