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Sunshine amanita

Amanita aprica

A species of Amanita mushrooms

Sunshine amanita is unique for having a universal veil that covers the cap that eventually breaks into frost-like warts that cannot be removed easily. The species likely carries the common name Sunshine amanita after its bright yellow-orange cap and the tendency to occur in sunlit areas of the wood.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 16 cm

Odor:

Generally faint, unremarkable mushroom scent.

General Info About Sunshine amanita

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Attributes of Sunshine amanita

Cap Diameter

4 - 16 cm

Height

8 - 15 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 15 cm; convex, planoconvex, flat; bright orange-yellow ; covered with tightly adherent when young, frost-like, whitish universal veil material

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Warted, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free from the stem; close or nearly distant, with frequent short-gills; creamy

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 3.5 - 9 cm long, up to 3.5 cm thick; equal; whitish; bald or finely hairy; sometimes bruising and discoloring brownish

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

White; unchanging when sliced

Volva

Whitish

Ring

Fragile; whitish

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Generally faint, unremarkable mushroom scent.

Body Color

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Sunshine amanita by these plants:

Common douglas-fir

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Least Concern

Endangered Species

How to Identify Sunshine amanita

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Habitat of Sunshine amanita

Sunshine amanita typically thrives in areas abundant with conifers, showing a preference for locations that receive sunlight intermittently, such as clearings or path edges within forested regions.

Scientific Classification of Sunshine amanita

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

Toxicity and Edibility of Sunshine amanita

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Is Sunshine amanita Toxic?

The sunshine amanita is a highly poisonous mushroom that should be avoided at all costs. Poisoning is characterized by an array of severe symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, muscle spasms, disorientation, and lethargy.

Is Sunshine amanita Toxic to Dogs?

Sunshine amanita is a mushroom that is seriously toxic to dogs and immediate veterinary assistance should be sought if your dog has eaten this species. Unfortunately, the exact toxin is unknown. Dogs often develop serious health issues from this mushroom and fatalities have been reported. This mushroom is found exclusively in the pine forests of the Pacific Northwest of the U.S.A.

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Tips for Finding Sunshine amanita

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Sunshine amanita

Well-drained, moderately moist, and rich in organic material.

What are Some Tips for Finding Sunshine amanita

Seek out areas with scattered sunlight, like forest paths or clearings.
Look near coniferous trees, as sunshine amanita commonly associates with these.
Explore during times when the forest floor is not too dry or waterlogged.
Gently move aside leaf litter and debris in likely areas to expose hidden specimens.
Be patient and thorough; sunshine amanita may grow alone or in small groups.

How to Clean and Preserve Sunshine amanita

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