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Cleft-footed amanita

Amanita brunnescens

A species of Amanita mushrooms, Also known as Brown blusher

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.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 11 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Cleft-footed amanita

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Attributes of Cleft-footed amanita

Cap Diameter

3 - 11 cm

Height

8 - 15 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 11 cm across; convex to flat; grayish brown to whitish; reddish brown stains; faintly lined for a few mm

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Warted, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free; close, crowded; white; not discoloring, or discoloring brownish

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 6 - 12 cm long, 5 - 15 mm thick; tapering to apex; reddish brown; bald, silky; discoloring and bruising reddish brown

Stem Shapes

Bulbous

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

White; not discoloring, or discoloring or bruising reddish brown

Ring

White

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Red

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Cleft-footed amanita by these plants:

Oaks, Spruces, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Cleft-footed amanita

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.

Scientific Classification of Cleft-footed amanita

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

Toxicity and Edibility of Cleft-footed amanita

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Is Cleft-footed amanita Toxic?

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.

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Tips for Finding Cleft-footed amanita

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Cleft-footed amanita

Moist, rich, well-drained soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Cleft-footed amanita

Check around the base of hardwood trees and conifers, as cleft-footed amanita may be in proximity.
Inspect areas with scattered tree growth or well-spaced woods; cleft-footed amanita can be found solitary or in groups.
Search after rainfall when the soil is moist, as it provides ideal conditions for cleft-footed amanita.
Pay attention to natural clearings within forests where sunlight penetrates, aiding the growth of cleft-footed amanita.

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