Amanita phalloides - The death cap, a mushroom originating in Europe, is commonly found growing under oaks and conifers during the early fall season. Ninety percent of fatal mushroom poisoning are caused by the ingesting of mushrooms from the amanitae family. The organic toxins of the death cap attack the kidneys, liver, the central nervous system, and the muscles. The death cap has a pale greenish color, the gills, the underside of the cap, and the stalk, also known as the stipe, are white.
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The Romans defeated Andriscus of Macedon, the last king of the Macedonian Empire, in 148 BC, and incorporated their newly won territory into the fold as the province of Macedonia. In the 4th century, the province was divided into northern and southern sections; Macedonia Salutaris and Macedonia Prima respectively. Most of present-day Macedonia was included in the northern section. In 395, the Roman Empire divided into east and west; Macedonia passed to the Byzantine Empire, the eastern section.
