Highly poisonous death cap mushroom identified in Boise

The first confirmation of death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) in Idaho was recently reported to the Idaho Division of Public Health. An amateur mycologist spotted the mushroom under an oak tree in an established neighborhood in Boise. DNA testing by a laboratory pathologist confirmed the identification. It may be present and undetected in other areas.

Death cap mushrooms are highly poisonous and cause most of the deadly mushroom poisonings worldwide. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper’s online edition.