The Death Cap’s Grand Tour: How One Tiny Mushroom Became an International Supervillain
Amanita phalloides, the death cap, is the diplomatic envoy no one invited to the potluck of global cuisine, yet keeps RSVP-ing “yes.” From the misty forests of Scandinavia to the suburban cul-de-sacs of Melbourne, this beige-capped diplomat delivers the same lethal communiqué: “Bon appétit, and kindly sign your organ-donor card.” Each year, the mushroom’s toxic…
