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Grey veiled Amanita

Amanita porphyria

A species of Amanita mushrooms, Also known as Booted Amanita, Purplish Amanita

The grey veiled Amanita has excellent camouflage skills - it is easily overlooked because it blends very well with the conifer litter on the forest floor. The large, abruptly bulbous base of the stem and its purple-grayish color are the most prominent characteristics of this Amanita. It occurs in forests in late summer and early fall.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 12 cm

Odor:

Mildly earthy, occasionally turnip-like with age.

General Info About Grey veiled Amanita

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Attributes of Grey veiled Amanita

Cap Diameter

5 - 12 cm

Height

7 - 15 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 12 cm; convex; brown, gray warts or patches; sticky at first, bald; the margin not prominently lined

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly, Warted, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free, attached; close; white, sometimes grayish or bruising grayish in age

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 5 - 12 cm long, 1 - 1.5 cm thick; equal above; bald above the ring

Stem Shapes

Bulbous

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

White throughout

Volva

Grayish

Ring

Grayish

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly earthy, occasionally turnip-like with age.

Body Color

Brown

Gray

Purple

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Grey veiled Amanita by these plants:

Eastern hemlock, Spruces, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Fairly common

Endangered Species

How to Identify Grey veiled Amanita

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Habitat of Grey veiled Amanita

The grey veiled Amanita grows in mixed forests and it's commonly associated with softwood trees, spruce, and hemlock. It grows on the ground, always near the roots of trees, where it exists in a symbiotic relationship in which the two species feed each other essential nutrients.

Distribution Area of Grey veiled Amanita

North America, Europe

Scientific Classification of Grey veiled Amanita

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

Toxicity and Edibility of Grey veiled Amanita

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Is Grey veiled Amanita Toxic?

Grey veiled Amanita' usually surfaces in damp, woodland environments during late summer to early autumn. It not only possesses neurotoxic properties, but its ingestion can trigger cardiovascular and psychological effects including rapid heart rates, blood vessel constriction, altered perceptions, and mental disorientation. Distinctively, 'grey veiled Amanita' dons a grey veil, a feature that sets it apart from non-poisonous counterparts.

Toxins type

Bufotenin

Type of poisoning

Neurotoxic

Toxic Severity

Low to high toxicity

Incubation Period

0.5-4 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Symptoms may include rapid heart rate, narrowed blood vessels, and altered perceptions, possibly accompanied by an increased risk of blood clots. Individuals may experience confusion, elevated mood, anxiety, and in severe cases, psychotic episodes.

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Tips for Finding Grey veiled Amanita

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Grey veiled Amanita

Prefers acidic soil conditions.

What are Some Tips for Finding Grey veiled Amanita

Look for grey veiled Amanita in coniferous forests, particularly around spruce and hemlock trees.
Search for them where the ground is covered with needle-like leaves which indicate conifer presence.
Check for grey veiled Amanita in scattered groups or individually rather than in dense clusters.
Explore heathlands, as grey veiled Amanita may also form symbiotic relationships with heather plants.

How to Clean and Preserve Grey veiled Amanita

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