Species details
Gemmed Amanita
Amanita gemmata
Poisonous
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Description
A yellow to ochre Amanita with white veil patches on the cap, white gills and a ring.
Identification features
The base is bulbous with veil remnants; the species may contain ibotenic acid and muscimol.
Identification checklist
Check the entire fruitbody for identification. A yellow to ochre Amanita with white veil patches on the cap, white gills and a ring. The base is bulbous with veil remnants; the species may contain ibotenic acid and muscimol. Typical habitat: Coniferous and mixed woodland, often on sandy or acidic soils.
How to separate similar species
Compare especially with these similar species: Amanita muscaria, Amanita citrina, Amanita pantherina. Check the combination of cap shape and colour, spore-bearing surface, stem, flesh changes and habitat. A single feature or photograph is not enough; if the key characters do not match the description, do not treat the identification as confirmed.
Habitat
Coniferous and mixed woodland, often on sandy or acidic soils.
Fruiting period
May, June, July, August, September, October