Deadly poisonous mushrooms that are frequently confused with edible mushrooms and responsible for many fatal poisonings include several species of the Amanita genus, in particular, Amanita phalloides, the death cap.
1. : having or showing a kind and quiet nature: not harsh or violent. a very gentle man/dog. a dog that is gentle with children. Your mother has a gentle manner/voice/smile.
having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king. 2. showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness: a benign smile. 3. favorable; propitious: a series of benign omens and configurations in the heavens.