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Hated amanita

Amanita spreta

A species of Amanita mushrooms

Hated amanita mushrooms form symbiotic relationships with both hardwood and conifer tree roots. It is typically considered to be toxic, though conclusive studies on the topic have not yet been made. Hated amanita may in fact encompass multiple different species which have simply not been scientifically categorized.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 11 cm

Odor:

Slightly earthy, generally not distinctive.

General Info About Hated amanita

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Attributes of Hated amanita

Cap Diameter

5 - 11 cm

Height

7 - 15 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 11 cm; convex, flat; grayish brown; the margin lined faintly or strongly at maturity

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Free; crowded or close; whitish; with frequent short-gills

Gill Attachment

Free to Attached

Stem

Stem 5 - 10 cm long, up to 2 cm thick; tapering slightly to apex; whitish, sometimes discoloring a little brownish; finely hairy to shaggy

Stem Shapes

With Cup

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

White; unchanging when sliced

Volva

Sack-like, flaring or lobed; white

Ring

Skirtlike; white; may discolor brownish

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Slightly earthy, generally not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Gray

White

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 Hated amanita by these plants:

Oaks, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Common in the southeastern United States

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Hated amanita

Hated amanita typically thrives in symbiosis with hardwoods and conifers, favoring forests or wooded areas rather than open landscapes.

Scientific Classification of Hated amanita

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

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Tips for Finding Hated amanita

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Hated amanita

Prefers non-sandy soils; tolerates various soil types.

What are Some Tips for Finding Hated amanita

Examine the base of hardwood and conifer trees, as hated amanita commonly associates with these plants.
Search in forested areas, paying close attention to the ground for emerging fruiting bodies.
Investigate various soil conditions, not limiting to sandy soils, but inclusive of a broader range despite literature mention.
Look for the unique features of hated amanita, such as cap, gill, and stem characteristics to accurately identify it.
Be aware of the mushroom’s morphology to avoid confusion with similar species.

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