The veiled-bulb amanita is a rather hefty mushroom compared to other Amanita species. Though the veiled-bulb amanita resembles its close relative – the well-known, but poisonous Panther cap (Amanita pantherina), the two species can't be confused as they have different distribution and ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 20 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
In This Article
Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Veiled-bulb amanita
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Attributes of Veiled-bulb amanita
Cap Diameter
4 - 20 cm
Height
10 - 25 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 18 cm across; oval, egg-shaped, convex, flat; brownish, dull tan to creamy yellow
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Warted
Gills
Free, attached; crowded; white
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 8 - 20 cm long, 5 - 20 mm thick; whitish; with veil material
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
White; unchanging when sliced
Ring
On the stem; sturdy; white
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
