Volvate amanita holds a prominent place in the world of fungi due to its distinctive features. It often features a cap with white to yellowish colors and may include warts or patches. Underneath the cap, volvate amanita displays gills that are free from the stem. A standout characteristic is the 'volva', a cup-like structure at the base of the stem, which is crucial for identification.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 6 cm
Odor:
Faintly fungoid, generally indistinct.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
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Attributes of Volvate amanita
Cap Diameter
3 - 6 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 3.5 - 6 cm; convex to planoconvex or flat; whitish, soft patches that may discolor slightly brownish; dry; the margin not lined, or slightly lined
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Warted
Gills
Free or slightly attached; close or crowded; white to creamy
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 9 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; tapering slightly to apex; whitish, becoming brownish in places on handling or with age; slightly shaggy
Stem Shapes
With Cup
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
White; not staining on exposure
Volva
Thick; sacklike; white, discolors brownish with age
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faintly fungoid, generally indistinct.
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 Volvate amanita by these plants:
Oaks, Hickories, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in eastern North America
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Volvate amanita
Volvate amanita is typically found in mixed woodlands, often under hardwood trees or in the vicinity of conifers.
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Is Volvate amanita Toxic?
Volvate amanita is a poisonous mushroom, accidental ingestion will lead to liver failure. Within 6 to 24 hours after ingestion, symptoms of gastroenteritis will occur, followed by a symptomatic improvement 24 to 48 hours post-ingestion. During this time, laboratory signs of damage to the liver may be present. 48 hours after ingestion, gastroentestinal symptoms reoccur, liver damage intensifies, leading to failure and possible death in severe cases.
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Tips for Finding Volvate amanita
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Volvate amanita
Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter.
What are Some Tips for Finding Volvate amanita
Search around the base of hardwood trees and coniferous areas where these mushrooms are more commonly seen.
Look for volvate amanita in habitats that are damp with good air circulation, which they prefer for growth.
Inspect areas with well-drained soil that is rich in organic content—a favorite for volvate amanita.
Seek out isolated or small groups of the mushrooms, as they tend not to grow in large clusters.
Be gentle when exploring potential habitats to avoid disturbing the mushrooms' delicate growth environment.
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