Smith's amanita is a toxic mushroom that is associated with a number of different tree types. It tends to put out an unpleasant smell. Smith's amanita, unfortunately, resembles several edible species of mushroom, a fact that has led to a number of poisonings.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 17 cm
Odor:
May be unpleasant; often not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Smith's amanita
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Attributes of Smith's amanita
Cap Diameter
5 - 17 cm
Height
7 - 20 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 17 cm; convex to planoconvex; whitish; covered with soft, powdery universal veil material
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Warted, Velvety
Gills
Free; close or crowded; whitish
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 6 - 18 cm long, up to 3.5 cm thick; spindle-shaped; the base swollen; shaggy when young and fresh
Stem Shapes
Rooting
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
White; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ragged, frequently torn or missing
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
May be unpleasant; often not distinctive.
Body Color
White
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
Leaf or Needle Litter, On soil, Dead Woods
You can find Smith's amanita by these plants:
Common douglas-fir
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Smith's amanita
Smith's amanita prefers mycorrhizal associations with conifers, commonly found near decaying wood in mixed hardwood-conifer forests.
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Is Smith's amanita Toxic?
Smith's amanita is characterized by its nephrotoxic properties. It thrives in moist environments, predominantly in autumn/fall. Distinctly recognized by its white cap and stem, smith's amanita is highly toxic and can lead to kidney damage if consumed. Its morphological similarities to non-toxic species make it a dangerous misidentification for foragers.
Type of poisoning
Nephrotoxic
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Tips for Finding Smith's amanita
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What are Some Tips for Finding Smith's amanita
Search in regions with abundant conifer trees, as smith's amanita often establishes mycorrhizal relationships with these species.
Focus on areas where there is evidence of wood decomposition, as these habitats can be conducive to finding smith's amanita.
Investigate around the base of trees and fallen logs within suitable forests, as smith's amanita may be found growing solitarily or in small groups in such microenvironments.
Move methodically through potential habitats, scanning the ground and nearby low-lying vegetation as smith's amanita can sometimes be obscured by foliage.
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