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Carrot-footed lepidella

Amanita daucipes

A species of Amanita mushrooms, Also known as Turnip-foot amanita

The most striking characteristics of carrot-footed lepidella are its large size and its strong odor. This smell has been described as ranging from strongly sweet to the scent of old ham. It is most commonly found growing alongside oaks or other hardwood trees.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 26 cm

Odor:

Strong, sweet with a faintly foul hint.

General Info About Carrot-footed lepidella

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Attributes of Carrot-footed lepidella

Cap Diameter

5 - 26 cm

Height

10 - 30 cm

Cap

Cap 6 - 25 cm; convex, flat; white to pale pinkish; dry, covered with small, granular veil remnants

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Warted

Gills

Free; close, crowded; white to faintly yellowish

Gill Attachment

Free to Attached

Stem

Stem 8 - 20 cm long, 2.5 - 4 cm thick; equal; whitish; covered with soft, cottony veil material; bruises orange to pink-red

Stem Shapes

Bulbous

Stem Surfaces

Scaly

Flesh

White; not staining on exposure

Ring

Delicate, often missing

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Strong, sweet with a faintly foul hint.

Body Color

Brown

White

Orange

Pink

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Carrot-footed lepidella by these plants:

Pines, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Mixed Woodland

Species Status

More common in the Appalachians.

Endangered Species

How to Identify Carrot-footed lepidella

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Habitat of Carrot-footed lepidella

The carrot-footed lepidella is a woodland mushroom that grows in deciduous, coniferous, and mixed forests. The mushroom can be found in leaf or needle litter under trees. It forms a symbiotic relationship with a tree's roots and its most common host tree is oak.

Distribution Area of Carrot-footed lepidella

Eastern North America,Central America

Scientific Classification of Carrot-footed lepidella

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

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Tips for Finding Carrot-footed lepidella

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Carrot-footed lepidella

Prefers moist, well-drained soils near oak trees.

What are Some Tips for Finding Carrot-footed lepidella

Focus on mixed woods where oaks and conifers coexist to increase chances of encountering carrot-footed lepidella.
Search around the base of oak trees, as carrot-footed lepidella is frequently found in their vicinity.
Inspect areas with well-drained, moist soil since carrot-footed lepidella prefers these conditions.
Look for carrot-footed lepidella either as isolated specimens or in scattered groups, rather than in large clusters.
Be patient and maintain a keen eye for detail, as carrot-footed lepidella can often blend into their surroundings.