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Pine cone Amanita

Amanita magniverrucata

A species of Amanita mushrooms

The elongated cap of the pine cone Amanita (Amanita magniverrucata) is smothered in a warty surface, with the peaks of those warts appearing darker in color. It has a very pungent odor, and although it is not toxic, this makes it quite unpalatable. The tell-tale fragrance is not present during all growth stages, so this should not be relied upon alone for identification.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 15 cm

Odor:

Strong, unpleasant, similar to rotting flesh.

General Info About Pine cone Amanita

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Attributes of Pine cone Amanita

Cap Diameter

5 - 15 cm

Height

8 - 25 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 15 cm across; convex, planoconvex; whitish; display light brownish when bruised

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Warted

Gills

Free; close; whitish

Gill Attachment

Free to Attached

Stem

Stem 5 - 12 cm long, 3 cm thick; equal; whitish; display brown when bruised

Stem Shapes

Bulbous

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

White; unchanging when sliced

Ring

White

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Strong, unpleasant, similar to rotting flesh.

Body Color

White

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 Pine cone Amanita by these plants:

Bishop pine

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Least Concern

How to Identify Pine cone Amanita

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Habitat of Pine cone Amanita

The pine cone Amanita can be found in forests and it's mostly associated with pines such as bishop pine (Pinus muricata) and Monterey pine (Pinus radiata), and occasionally also with coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia).. The mushrooms grow in the duff beneath a host tree; below the ground the fungus is busy exchanging essential nutrients with the tree's roots.

Scientific Classification of Pine cone Amanita

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

Toxicity and Edibility of Pine cone Amanita

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Is Pine cone Amanita Toxic?

Pine cone Amanita is typically found in woodlands during the fall. It is distinguished by its distinct conical cap resembling a pine cone. Consumption can cause initial stomach issues and vomiting that may progress to kidney pain, decreased urine output, and high blood pressure. Harm to the liver and kidney damage could occur within 3 to 4 days.

Toxins type

2‐amino‐4,5‐ hexadienoic acid

Type of poisoning

Nephrotoxic

Toxic Severity

High toxicity

Incubation Period

12 hours (indication: nausea), 36 hours (indication: vomiting, limited urination)

Poisoning Symptoms

Initial Reactions: Stomach issues,Frequent vomiting, may lessen after a while
Symptoms can progress to include more vomiting, pain in the kidney area, decreased urine output, and elevated blood pressure.
After 3-4 days: there may be slight liver impairment and potential kidney damage, specifically tubulointerstitial nephritis.

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Tips for Finding Pine cone Amanita

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Pine cone Amanita

Favors acidic, well-drained soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Pine cone Amanita

Search around coniferous trees, especially pines and oaks, as pine cone Amanita often establish in these environments.
Look for pine cone Amanita in well-drained areas where the soil is typically acidic; these conditions are conducive to their growth.
Scan the forest floor rather than digging or disturbing the soil, as pine cone Amanita grow above ground and are easier to spot this way.
Inspect the area around solitary trees or small groups of trees, as pine cone Amanita may appear scattered rather than in dense clusters.

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