one of the most poisonous mushrooms in the world. It is pure white from cap to stem, with a smooth, rounded cap that flattens as it matures. The gills are white and crowded, and the stem bears a delicate ring and arises from a cup-like sac (volva) at the base—an important identification feature.

Destroying Angels grow in woods, fields, and even lawns, often near hardwoods or conifers. Though deceptively beautiful and fragile in appearance, they contain deadly amatoxins that destroy the liver and kidneys. Absolutely lethal if eaten.