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Warted amanita

Amanita strobiliformis

A species of Amanita mushrooms

Warted amanita can be found throughout Europe in deciduous and woodland forests where it grows in singular and occasional clustered form. This mushroom is suspected to contain contain ibotenic acid, a neurotoxin that can cause motor depression and stomach cramps, though the toxin levels in fungi varies, depending on growing conditions.

Cap Diameter:

10 - 25 cm

Odor:

Resembles cut radishes when bruised.

General Info About Warted amanita

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Attributes of Warted amanita

Cap Diameter

10 - 25 cm

Height

10 - 25 cm

Cap

Cap 8 - 25 cm across; whitish, brown; surface rough with warts to smooth

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Warted

Gills

Attached; crowded; white

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 5 - 12 cm long, 2 cm thick; white; with warty veil fragments

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Scaly

Flesh

Thick to soft; white

Volva

On the stem; reddish orange

Ring

On the stem; furrowed; thin; yellowish

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Resembles cut radishes when bruised.

Body Color

Brown

White

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Warted amanita by these plants:

Oaks, Pines, Lindens

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Rare

Endangered Species

How to Identify Warted amanita

Fruiting Body Cap Flesh

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Habitat of Warted amanita

Warted amanita typically grows in environments rich with deciduous woodland, favoring areas with abundant leaf litter and organic debris.

Scientific Classification of Warted amanita

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Amanita

Genus

Amanita mushrooms

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Tips for Finding Warted amanita

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Warted amanita

Prefers alkaline, well-drained soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Warted amanita

Search around areas with high densities of deciduous trees, such as oak and beech.
Inspect the ground on which leaf litter and other forest debris have accumulated.
Look for a white or pale cap which can stand out among the surrounding foliage.
Gently move aside leaves and debris to uncover any hidden mushrooms.
Check in proximity to trees but avoid damaging the roots or disturbing the ecosystem.

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