Species details
Caesar's mushroom
Amanita caesarea
Extra caution required
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Description
An orange-red amanita with yellow gills and stem and a white sac-like volva.
Identification features
Young specimens are enclosed in a white universal veil and may resemble deadly amanitas. The species is protected in Slovenia and must not be collected there.
Habitat
In warm open deciduous woodland, especially with oak and sweet chestnut.
Fruiting period
June, July, August, September, October