Amanita yema belongs to a notable family of mushrooms that includes both visually striking and ecologically significant species. Typically found in symbiotic relationships with trees, amanita yema contributes to forest ecosystems. It often features distinctive characteristics that mycologists use for identification. Due to variability within the species, amanita yema displays a range of appearances, which can change throughout its growth cycle.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 19 cm
Odor:
Mild but pleasant
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Amanita yema
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Attributes of Amanita yema
Cap Diameter
5 - 19 cm
Height
7 - 22 cm
Cap
5 - 19 cm wide; ovoid, plano-convex, umbonate; blood red to red-brown; modertate or short striate margin
Gills
Adnexed; pale yellowish white to yellow
Stem
Stem 65-220 × 15-40 mm; hollow or stuffed with cottony white fibers; white to yellow
Flesh
White
Volva
Up to 5 mm thick; saccate; white; membranous; smooth inside
Ring
Thick; membranous, skirt-like; yellow
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild but pleasant
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
