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Amanita flavoconia, commonly known as Yellow Patches, is a species of mushroom in the genus Amanita. It is characterized by its bright yellow to orange cap, white gills, and a stem that has a ring and a volva. This mushroom is found in deciduous and coniferous forests and is known to be toxic.
How to Identify
- Cap
- The cap is typically 3-10 cm in diameter, convex to flattened, and bright yellow to orange. It often has white to yellowish patches (remnants of the universal veil).
- Gills
- The gills are free, crowded, and white to pale yellow.
- Stem
- The stem is 5-12 cm long and 1-2 cm thick, white to pale yellow, and has a ring (annulus) and a volva at the base.
- Flesh
- The flesh is white and does not change color when bruised.
- Fruiting body
- The fruiting body of Amanita flavoconia is a mushroom with a cap, gills, and a stem.
- Habitat
- Amanita flavoconia is found in deciduous and coniferous forests, often near birch and pine trees.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Viscid when moist, with white to yellowish patches
- Growth Form: Solitary or scattered
- Spore Print: White
- Body color: Yellow to orange cap, white stem and gills
- Odor: Not distinctive
- Flesh bruises: Does not bruise
- Height: 5-12 cm
- Cap Diameter: 3-10 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Mycorrhizal
Toxic
Moderate ToxicityAmanita flavoconia contains toxins that can cause gastrointestinal distress. It should not be consumed.
Quick Check
- Odor: Not distinctive
- Fruiting: Late summer to fall
- Substrate: Soil in deciduous and coniferous forests
Where to Find
North America
Eastern North America, particularly in deciduous and coniferous forests.
Europe
Occasionally found in Europe, but less common than in North America.
Finding Tips
Look near host trees
Search for Amanita flavoconia near birch and pine trees in late summer and fall.
Check for distinctive features
Identify by the bright yellow to orange cap with white patches, white gills, and a stem with a ring and volva.
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Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Amanitaceae
- Genus
- Amanita
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