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False Caesar's mushroom

Amanita parcivolvata

A species of Amanita mushrooms

The false Caesar's mushroom (Amanita parcivolvata) is an almost comical mushroom that looks like something from a cartoon. A brilliant red dome-shaped cap sits on top of a strikingly contrasting-colored stem. This cap also features notable yellow warts, which set it apart from other mushrooms of the same family.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 8 cm

Odor:

Faint, typically undistinguished mushroom smell.

General Info About False Caesar's mushroom

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Attributes of False Caesar's mushroom

Cap Diameter

2 - 8 cm

Height

5 - 15 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 7 cm across; convex, or flat; white to yellowish, red to orange-red or orange

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Warted, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free; close, crowded; creamy to pale yellow

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 4 - 12 cm long, 1.5 cm thick; tapering slightly to the apex; pale yellow

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Pale yellow; unchanging when sliced

Volva

Whitish to yellow

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Faint, typically undistinguished mushroom smell.

Body Color

Yellow

Red

White

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find False Caesar's mushroom by these plants:

Oaks, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Mixed Woodland, Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Occasional to common

Endangered Species

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Habitat of False Caesar's mushroom

The false Caesar's mushroom grows in disturbed areas such as parks, lawns, and road banks, but also in grassy settings and woods. It is always found near the roots of trees, where it exists in a symbiotic relationship in which the two species feed each other essential nutrients. The host of this species is most often an oak tree, or occasionally pine.

Scientific Classification of False Caesar's mushroom

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

Toxicity and Edibility of False Caesar's mushroom

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Is False Caesar's mushroom Toxic?

False Caesar's mushroom may contain deadly toxins. Some Amanita mushrooms are highly poisonous if accidentally ingested. Stay away from this mushroom.

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Tips for Finding False Caesar's mushroom

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for False Caesar's mushroom

Prefers rich, moist soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding False Caesar's mushroom

Check around oak trees and pine trees in mixed woods.
Look for false Caesar's mushroom in open grassy areas that show signs of soil disturbance.
Investigate both dense woods and the edges of forests.
Feel the ground for moisture; false Caesar's mushroom thrives in damp soil.

How to Clean and Preserve False Caesar's mushroom

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