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Death cap mushrooms have a large domed or white cap, depending on age and an off-white stem. They can grow up to 15cm wide and 15cm tall and although they look similar to a number of mushrooms that can be eaten, they are highly poisonous and ingesting them can be deadly.

Symptoms can take six to 24 hours to appear, meaning many people don’t realise they’re in danger until it’s too late.