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Grisette
A species of Amanita mushrooms Scientific name : Amanita vaginata Genus : Amanita mushrooms
Grisette, A species of Amanita mushrooms
Scientific name: Amanita vaginata
Genus: Amanita mushrooms
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Description
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Grisette(Amanita vaginata) is a common sight in the coastal forests of California, generally fruiting in autumn and winter. A hardy and adaptable species, this species is capable of thriving in coniferous forests, hardwood forests or even on unkempt lawns. It may be found alone or in small groups.
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Habitat
Although the grisette is closely associated with trees, it seems like it prefers urban and disturbed areas over true forests. It grows in all types of forests - deciduous, coniferous, and mixed, symbiotically on tree roots. It helps the tree absorb water and nutrients while the tree feeds it with sugars and amino acids.
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General Info
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Habitat
Although the grisette is closely associated with trees, it seems like it prefers urban and disturbed areas over true forests. It grows in all types of forests - deciduous, coniferous, and mixed, symbiotically on tree roots. It helps the tree absorb water and nutrients while the tree feeds it with sugars and amino acids.
Growth Form
Solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
10–20 cm
Cap Diameter
3-10 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America.
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How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Amanita Genus
Amanita mushrooms Species
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