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Anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella

Amanita mutabilis

A species of Amanita mushrooms

Native to the Eastern United States, anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella is a woodland mushroom that prefers mixed pine-oak forests. When bruised or scratched, this mushroom immediately turns from white to intense red in a few minutes. The cap is reported to have an anise-like scent.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 11 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy, nondescript.

General Info About Anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella

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Attributes of Anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella

Cap Diameter

5 - 11 cm

Height

8 - 15 cm

Cap

6-10 cm across, bald, tacky when fresh, white, bruising pink.

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky

Gills

Free from the stem, white, bruising pink, short-gills present.

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

6-11 cm long, 1-2 cm thick, dry, finely silky, white, bruising pink.

Stem Shapes

Bulbous

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

White, quickly staining pink on exposure.

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy, nondescript.

Body Color

White

Pink

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella by these plants:

Oaks, Pines, Spruces

Occurence Habitats

Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Common

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Habitat of Anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella

Commonly found in mixed woodlands, often in proximity to oak and pine trees.

Distribution Area of Anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella

Widely distributed from Texas to Florida and New Jersey.

Scientific Classification of Anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella

Prefers acidic to neutral soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella

Search in mixed woodland areas where oak and pine trees are present.
Examine the vicinity of oak and pine trees, paying close attention to the ground.
Investigate areas with leaf litter and fallen branches near the identified trees.
Gently move aside foliage and debris to uncover anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella that may be hidden.
Return to previously fruitful spots, as anise and raspberry limbed-lepidella can reappear in the same locations.

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