Short Stuff: Death Cap Mushroom
The hosts discuss the death cap mushroom, a highly poisonous fungus responsible for a significant percentage of mushroom-related fatalities. They explain its symbiotic relationship with certain trees, how it spread from Europe to North America, why it is considered invasive in some regions, and what its toxins do to the human body. They close with strong cautions about mushroom foraging and basic identification traits of death cap mushrooms.
Sep 24, 2025
Society & Culture