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Death Cap Mushroom (Amanita phalloides)
Widely distributed across Europe, but now sprouting in other parts of the world.
Side note:
As the common name suggests, the fungus is highly toxic, and is responsible for the majority of fatal mushroom poisonings worldwide.
Yes, that is warmed golden syrup in a very literally-named pudding.
From the back of the card, "TO VARY: Black top pudding: Use blackcurrant jam instead of syrup. Red cap pudding: Use red jam instead of syrup. OR flavour the sponge mixture with spice, chocolate etc. For a more economical pudding use 2 oz. margarine, 2 oz. sugar, 1 egg with flour and milk or water to a soft dropping consistency."
The atrocious punctuation above is copied from the card exactly.