Candlestick amanita belongs to a notable group of mushrooms known for their distinct features, such as a cap and stem. Typically found in forested areas, candlestick amanita grows from the ground, often close to trees which could play a role in their life cycle. The species is recognized by enthusiasts for its unique appearance and is a subject of interest in fungal studies.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Candlestick amanita
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Attributes of Candlestick amanita
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Cap
3 - 10 cm wide; lacks an umbo; pale brownish-gray to pale brown to brown; marginal striations with length 10% to 20% of the cap radius
Gills
Free, close to subcrowded; white to pale cream in mass
Stem
50-145 × 6-20 mm; appearance of a tallow candle; color of a tallow candle
Flesh
Thin; soft, fragie; whitish to creamy
Volva
Membranous, sack-like; white
Ring
White
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Candlestick amanita by these plants:
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Common in southern California, rare north.
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Habitat of Candlestick amanita
Candlestick amanita typically thrive in areas with a relationship to live oak trees and can be found in settings that range from solitary to scattered groupings.
