The spring coccora (Amanita vernicoccora), as the name suggests, erupts from the earth as one of the first Amanita of the year. It loves to feast on decaying leaf litter but enjoys that of oak trees the most. It used to be classified as the same mushroom as its cousin, the Fall Amanita, but research has determined it is a unique species.
Cap Diameter:
6 - 22 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Spring coccora
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Attributes of Spring coccora
Cap Diameter
6 - 22 cm
Height
6 - 16 cm
Cap
Cap 6 - 22 cm across; convex to planoconvex; pale yellow to pale orange
Gills
Free, adnexed; slightly crowded
Stem
Stem 6 - 16 cm long, 1.2 - 3.5 cm thick; pale yellow to cream white; surface smooth, with thin threads; turns pale beige or brown when damaged
Flesh
White to off-white; turns pale yellow when cut or bruised
Volva
Volva 1.5 - 5 mm thick; saclike; membranous
Ring
Near the top of the stem; pale yellow to white
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Orange
Cream
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Spring coccora by these plants:
Spruces, Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
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Habitat of Spring coccora
Apparently restricted only to California, the spring coccora can be found in woodland settings and coastal forests. It lives in a symbiotic relationship with the coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), the interior live oak (Quercus wislizeni), blue oak (Quercus douglasii), the Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii), and manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita), and it's always found in the vicinity of their roots.
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Edibility of Spring coccora
While technically edible, the spring coccora is usually avoided by mushroom hunters. That's because it can look incredibly similar to highly deadly species of Amanita, including Destroying Angels (A. ocreata) and Death Caps (A. phalloides).
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Tips for Finding Spring coccora
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Spring coccora
Rich, well-decayed organic material.
What are Some Tips for Finding Spring coccora
Look for spring coccora in the duff layer beneath hardwood trees, especially oaks.
Focus your search on dense, moist woodland areas, which are their preferred habitats.
Gently disturb the duff layer to uncover spring coccora that may be hidden.
Explore areas with rich, well-decayed organic material that supports spring coccora growth.
Remain aware of the surrounding vegetation, as spring coccora tends to be associated with specific hardwoods.
How to Clean and Preserve Spring coccora
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