Springtime amanita
A species of Amanita mushrooms, Also known as Bittersweet orange ringless amanita Scientific name : Amanita velosa Genus : Amanita mushrooms
Springtime amanita, A species of Amanita mushrooms
Also known as:
Bittersweet orange ringless amanita
Scientific name: Amanita velosa
Genus: Amanita mushrooms
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Description
The springtime amanita is so-called because it normally fruits in late winter or early spring. The species, which has a cap toned with pale orange, pink, or brown, may be mistaken for toxic Amanita species, especially when it is young. Springtime amanitas can be found along the coast from southern Oregon down through California.
Colors
Brown
White
Orange
Pink
Habitat
The springtime amanita is found in forests, particularly oak woodlands. It also appears in lawns, pastures, fields, forest clearings, and forest edges, but the mushrooms of this symbiotic fungus are always located near the roots of the host tree.
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General Info
Habitat
The springtime amanita is found in forests, particularly oak woodlands. It also appears in lawns, pastures, fields, forest clearings, and forest edges, but the mushrooms of this symbiotic fungus are always located near the roots of the host tree.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal
Sporocarp Height
4-11 cm
Cap Diameter
5-15 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Distinctively sweet or nutty flavor
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Primarily known from the coastal regions of California, Oregon, and Baja California.
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Amanita Genus
Amanita mushrooms Species
Springtime amanita 
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