Amanita pantherina
Panther Cap
Family |
Amanitaceae |
Genus |
Amanita |
Species |
pantherina |
Category |
Fungi |
General Description |
A pox-crusted fungus that maybe mistaken for the much flatter, edible Blusher Mushroom. |
Growth |
Fast |
ID Characteristic |
Very thin, paper-like gills. |
Habitat |
Found in forest containing Quercus and Fagus species. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
Consumption may lead to intense sickness and extremely vivid hallucinations. |