Death cap

The death cap (Amanita phalloides) looks like any other mushroom to the naked eye, but be very cautious -- it is one of two poisonous, potentially deadly, mushrooms observed on the UC Berkeley campus. It contains amatoxins -- a type of poison that can lead to liver and kidney failure in humans and animals. There is no known antidote. The death cap is identified by its cream-colored cap, rings, and white sac at the bottom. It is found throughout the year in this region and is mainly associated with oak trees. While some mushrooms on campus are edible, it is not recommended to harvest them.