Aspidella solitaria is a member of the Amanitaceae family, known for its distinctive features. It has a unique appearance that attracts the attention of both amateur and professional mycologists. Despite its visual allure, it is important to treat aspidella solitaria with respect and caution, as with all fungi, when encountered in nature.
Cap Diameter:
7 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy with a medicinal hint.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Aspidella solitaria
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Attributes of Aspidella solitaria
Cap Diameter
7 - 10 cm
Height
6 - 22 cm
Cap
Cap 7 - 10 cm across; globose to flattened convex; white; with scales
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate, free; whitish to yellow
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 cm long, 1 - 4 cm thick; bulbous; whitish, brown; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Greenish, cream
Odor
Mildly mushroomy with a medicinal hint.
Body Color
Brown
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Aspidella solitaria Toxic?
Aspidella solitaria carries a nephrotoxic toxin known for causing stomach problems and frequent vomiting initially. The symptoms can progress to include more vomiting, kidney pain, decreased urine output, elevated blood pressure, liver impairment, and potential kidney damage, specifically tubulointerstitial nephritis, after three to four days.
