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Coccora

Amanita calyptroderma

A species of Amanita mushrooms, Also known as Coccoli

Although the coccora is one of the few Amanitas that are considered to be nonpoisonous, it is suggested a "look but don't touch" policy be applied to the entire genus, due to the extreme toxicity of some of its members, like Amanita phalloides (the Death cap). The coccora is reported to feature a distinct fishy smell.

Cap Diameter:

8 - 20 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy, generally non-distinctive.

General Info About Coccora

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Attributes of Coccora

Cap Diameter

8 - 20 cm

Height

10 - 25 cm

Cap

Cap 8 - 20 cm; round, convex or nearly flat; orangish to brown; sticky when fresh, bald, thick, white patches

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Warted, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free, attached; close or crowded; white

Gill Attachment

Free to Attached

Stem

Stem 7 - 25 cm long, up to 4 cm thick; equal; whitish; bald or powdery; often discoloring and bruising slightly brownish

Stem Shapes

With Cup

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

White to faintly yellowish; unchanging when sliced

Volva

Large, sack-like; white to yellowish

Ring

Skirt-like; cream-colored

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy, generally non-distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

White

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Coccora by these plants:

Common douglas-fir

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Least Concern

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Coccora

The distribution and habitat of the coccora is restricted to the Pacific Northwest and the coastal forests of the western United States. The mushroom grows on the ground, above the roots of a host tree with which it shares essential nutrients in a symbiotic relationship. It commonly occurs with Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii).

Distribution Area of Coccora

Western North America,Central America

Scientific Classification of Coccora

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

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Tips for Finding Coccora

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Coccora

Prefers moist, well-draining soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Coccora

Look near Douglas-fir and Pacific madrone, as coccora tends to form relationships with these trees.
Search in mixed woods, focusing on areas where hardwood and conifers intersect.
Inspect for coccora in small groups or individually, often emerging from soil rich in organic matter.
Investigate surrounding ground for moist, well-drained soil which coccora commonly prefers.
Pay attention to the forest floor, particularly where leaf litter and organic debris accumulate.

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