Cleft-footed amanita
A species of Amanita mushrooms, Also known as Brown blusher Scientific name : Amanita brunnescens Genus : Amanita mushrooms
Cleft-footed amanita, A species of Amanita mushrooms
Also known as:
Brown blusher
Scientific name: Amanita brunnescens
Genus: Amanita mushrooms
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Description
The cleft-footed amanita is a North American mushroom species that was once classified as the notorious Amanita phalloides (the Death cap). Although later found to be less deadly, the cleft-footed amanita is a highly variable species that is not considered safe to forage for consumption.
Colors
Brown
Red
Gray
White
Habitat
Cleft-footed amanita can be found in mixed forests. Its fruitbodies will be found on the ground in the vicinity of its host tree, with which it exchanges essential nutrients in a symbiotic relationship.
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General Info
Toxicity
Although it has a long common name, the story is short; the cleft-footed amanita is poisonous. As with other Amanita family members, it contains toxic properties that can cause severe gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhea. It can easily be confused with non-toxic mushrooms, so be very careful with identification.
Habitat
Cleft-footed amanita can be found in mixed forests. Its fruitbodies will be found on the ground in the vicinity of its host tree, with which it exchanges essential nutrients in a symbiotic relationship.
Growth Form
Solitary, scattered, gregarious
Cap Diameter
3-11 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Amanita Genus
Amanita mushrooms Species
Cleft-footed amanita