Common Name(s)	Panther Cap
Latin Name	Amanita pantherina
Description	This fungi is greenish brown in colour with white wart like patches. It is approx. 7.5 cm (3 ins.) across. The stem is white with a tattered pendulous ring. The gills are white underneath.
Hazards	This fungi is very attractive to children and adults alike as the bright colours are very tempting to touch.
Effects	The symptoms can appear after a very short time drowsiness, twitching and a death like sleep, vivid visions and even coma. Symptoms usually subside after about 7 or 8 hours. There has been at least one reported death after eating this fungi.
Growing Season	Summer to Autumn.
Location	Coniferous or deciduous woodland especially Beech.
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