(de) Fliegenpilz, (es) Falsa oronja, (fr) Amanite tue-mouches
Characteristics
Fatal
-poisonous or suspected (Edibility)
-mid-summer -mid-fall (Time of Appearance)
-deciduous forest soil, coniferous forest soil (Location)
Characteristics
Fatal
-poisonous or suspected (Edibility)
-mid-summer -mid-fall (Time of Appearance)
-deciduous forest soil, coniferous forest soil (Location)
Cap
5-15cm wide; red, orange, or sometimes yellow; white, fine, flaky universal veil remains (if available) with short, serrated margin.
Gills
White; with fine, jagged margin; free.
Stipe
White; with a hanging ring around the upper portion that is not grooved; bulbous base separated from the stalk by a small (sometimes unnoticeable) wreath of warts.
Flesh
Invariable white; neutral smell.
Spore Print
White.
Season and Habitat
August-November (in temperate climate zone); in deciduous and coniferous forests, especially under birch or spruce trees; common everywhere.
Strategy for Sustaining Life
Root symbiosis with trees.
Look-Alikes
Caesar's Mushroom, A. Caesarea, with a bulbous, yellowish stem and yellowish gills.
Toxicity
Poisonous but not fatal; contains neurotoxins: isotonic acid, muscazone, and muscimol; causes paralysis, decreased consciousness, tantrums, tingling, visual impairment, and noise related conditions.
Comment
Very young specimens which are completely covered by white velum can be recognized by the longitudinal yellow line under the skin of the cap. Under the skin the mushroom is striking red or yellow. The cap often tend to have orange hues.5-15cm wide; red, orange, or sometimes yellow; white, fine, flaky universal veil remains (if available) with short, serrated margin.
Gills
White; with fine, jagged margin; free.
Stipe
White; with a hanging ring around the upper portion that is not grooved; bulbous base separated from the stalk by a small (sometimes unnoticeable) wreath of warts.
Flesh
Invariable white; neutral smell.
Spore Print
White.
Season and Habitat
August-November (in temperate climate zone); in deciduous and coniferous forests, especially under birch or spruce trees; common everywhere.
Strategy for Sustaining Life
Root symbiosis with trees.
Look-Alikes
Caesar's Mushroom, A. Caesarea, with a bulbous, yellowish stem and yellowish gills.
Toxicity
Poisonous but not fatal; contains neurotoxins: isotonic acid, muscazone, and muscimol; causes paralysis, decreased consciousness, tantrums, tingling, visual impairment, and noise related conditions.
Comment
