Deadly Pink Dapperling

Deadly Pink Dapperling

Lepiota subincarnata
deadly

Distribution

North America (Pacific Northwest), Europe. Increasingly found in urban parks and gardens.

Habitat

Saprotrophic in rich soil, leaf litter, and wood chips. Common in landscaped areas, parks, and gardens.

Season

Summer to autumn.

Toxin Type

Amatoxins

Symptoms

Amatoxin poisoning identical to deadly Amanitas. Small size makes it deceptively harmless-looking. Causes liver and kidney failure.

User Reported Vision
Pink flesh-like textures appeared on everything. Deadly dapperling spirits in pink dresses danced. The world looked like it was made of living skin.