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Western woodland amanitia

Amanita silvicola

A species of Amanita mushrooms

A close relative of the very similar Smith's amanita (Amanita smithiana), the western woodland amanitia doesn't have a pungent, unpleasant odor like its relative. Instead, there is either an extremely mild odor, or one that smells of soap (and potentially fish when the mushroom ages). It is commonly associated with conifers.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 12 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Western woodland amanitia

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Attributes of Western woodland amanitia

Cap Diameter

5 - 12 cm

Height

6 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 12 cm across; convex to flat; white

Gills

Free to narrowly adnate; crowded; white

Stem

Stem 6 - 10 cm long, 1.5 - 2.5 cm thick; subcylindrical; white; with floccose to felted remnants of volva

Flesh

Soft; white

Volva

Cottony; white

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

White

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 Western woodland amanitia by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Least Concern

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Western woodland amanitia

Western woodland amanitia tend to be found in woodland areas, often under coniferous trees like western hemlocks.

Scientific Classification of Western woodland amanitia

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 Western woodland amanitia

Rich, moist, well-drained soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Western woodland amanitia

Search around the base of coniferous trees, such as hemlocks, for western woodland amanitia.
Look for western woodland amanitia in areas where the soil is moist but well-drained, typically within forested regions.
Inspect forest floors with plentiful organic matter since western woodland amanitia are commonly found in such conditions.
Approach mushroom hunting with patience, as western woodland amanitia can be solitary or in small groups, requiring thorough search.
Be aware of similar-looking species to avoid confusion, as western woodland amanitia has look-alikes that are not the desired species.

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