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Yellow blusher

Amanita flavorubescens

A species of Amanita mushrooms

Though the yellow blusher is fairly easy to identify thanks to its bright yellow cap, be aware that the colour can be washed out by the rain. It is very similar to the Blusher amanita (Amanita rubescens), but the yellow blusher has yellow warts, unlike the Blusher whose yellow warts fade to pale tan.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 15 cm

Odor:

Mild, non-distinctive mushroom scent.

General Info About Yellow blusher

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Attributes of Yellow blusher

Cap Diameter

4 - 15 cm

Height

7 - 18 cm

Cap

Cap 4.5 - 14 cm across; convex to flat; bright yellow to yellow-brown; turns reddish when bruised

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Warted, Slimy or slightly sticky

Gills

Free, adnexed; close, crowded; white

Gill Attachment

Free to Attached

Stem

Stem 6 - 15 cm long, 5 - 15 mm thick; pale yellow to whitish; turns reddish when bruised

Stem Shapes

Rooting

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

White to yellowish; turns reddish when bruised

Volva

Yellow

Ring

On the stem; skirtlike; whitish to yellowish

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mild, non-distinctive mushroom scent.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to pink or red

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Yellow blusher by these plants:

Oaks, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Yellow blusher

Yellow blusher typically flourish in areas with hardwood trees, particularly oaks, but can also emerge near coniferous trees. Encountered in urban areas close to tree groups and can grow alone or in scattered groups.

Scientific Classification of Yellow blusher

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

Toxicity and Edibility of Yellow blusher

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Is Yellow blusher Toxic?

The yellow blusher is reported to be a moderately poisonous mushroom. The symptoms of poisoning occur a few minutes to a few hours after ingestion. These symptoms are mostly related to gastrointestinal disturbances that may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, followed by profuse sweating.

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Tips for Finding Yellow blusher

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Yellow blusher

Moist, well-drained soil with organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Yellow blusher

Search for yellow blusher near oak trees and other hardwoods in forested areas.
Look for them in well-maintained urban settings where trees are abundant.
Scan for yellow blusher growing individually or in small groups rather than large clusters.
Inspect areas with moist soil that is rich in organic debris.

How to Clean and Preserve Yellow blusher

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