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Amanita flavoconia

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
am-ah-NEE-tah flah-voh-KOH-nee-ah
This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

The most common in the Amanita species found in the midwest and eastern North America.  They typically appear in early to mid-summer in forests or natural areas or landscapes.  They are found singly or scattered, usually under hardwood trees, especially oaks, occasionally under pines.  The roots of the mushroom (fungal species) become one with the roots of adjoining host plants.  This is referred to as an ectomycorrhizal relationship. 

This species is suspected to be toxic and is related to other known toxic species of Amanita and should be avoided. The cap is orange to yellow-orange, sticky, with yellow warts, up to 4 inches in diameter. The gills are crowded, white, and free from the stalk. The stalk is a pale yellow to white, with an enlarged, oval base, and powdery appearance. The annulus is white, persistent, and located near the top of the stalk. The volva is yellow, fragile, and often left in the soil when picked. The spore print is white.

The most distinguishing feature of this mushroom is found at the base of the stem.  The universal veil becomes fragmented, leaving behind yellow remnants.

 

 

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Tags:
#poisonous#understory tree#forest mushroom#non-edible mushrooms#poisonous mushrooms#mushrooms#native mushroom
 
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Tags:
#poisonous#understory tree#forest mushroom#non-edible mushrooms#poisonous mushrooms#mushrooms#native mushroom
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Amanita
    Species:
    flavoconia
    Family:
    Amanitaceae
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    USA, NC
    Distribution:
    Throughout NC (more common in Piedmont & Coastal Plain regions)
    Play Value:
    Colorful
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 2 in. - 0 ft. 6 in.
    Width: 0 ft. 1 in. - 0 ft. 3 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Mushroom
    Poisonous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    White
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    2-4" long, 1/4-5/8" thick, with basal bulb. Smooth to scruffy.
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Coastal
    Meadow
    Naturalized Area
    Pond
    Woodland
    Problems:
    Poisonous to Humans
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    High
    Poison Symptoms:
    HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN! Poisonous through ingestion. Little has been documented on this specific species, but it is expected to produce symptoms similar to other Amanita species: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abdominal pains, etc. Symptoms occur 30 minutes to several hours after ingesting.
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    This species is suspected to be toxic and is related to other known toxic species of Amanita and should be avoided.
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    No
    Poison Part:
    Stems