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Amanita jacksonii, commonly known as American Caesar's mushroom, is a species of agaric fungus in the genus Amanita. It is found in eastern North America, where it is a prized edible mushroom. It is often confused with the poisonous Amanita muscaria.
How to Identify
- Cap
- The cap is typically 5-15 cm in diameter, initially convex, then flattening out with age. It is bright red to orange-red, smooth, and has striations along the margin.
- Gills
- The gills are free, closely spaced, and yellow to orange-yellow.
- Stem
- The stem is 8-20 cm long and 1-2.5 cm thick, yellow to orange, and has a ring (annulus). The base of the stem has a volva, which is a remnant of the universal veil.
- Flesh
- The flesh is white and does not change color when bruised.
- Fruiting body
- The fruiting body of Amanita jacksonii is a mushroom with a cap, gills, and a stem. It starts encased in an egg-like structure called a universal veil.
- Habitat
- Amanita jacksonii is found in hardwood forests, often near oak trees. It fruits in the summer and fall.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Smooth, Striate Margin
- Growth Form: Solitary or scattered
- Spore Print: White
- Body color: Red to Orange-Red Cap, Yellow Stem and Gills
- Odor: Mild
- Flesh bruises: No bruising
- Height: 8-20 cm
- Cap Diameter: 5-15 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Mycorrhizal
Safe
SafeAmanita jacksonii is considered edible and choice, but it can be confused with poisonous Amanita species. Proper identification is crucial.
Quick Check
- Odor: Mild and pleasant
- Fruiting: Summer to Fall
- Substrate: Hardwood forests, often near oak trees
Where to Find
Eastern North America
This mushroom is commonly found in eastern North America, particularly in hardwood forests.
Finding Tips
Look near oak trees
Amanita jacksonii is often found growing near oak trees.
Search in summer and fall
This mushroom fruits in the summer and fall.
Similar Species
Fly Agaric
Amanita
Also known as: Amanita muscaria
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Amanitaceae
- Genus
- Amanita
Storage Information
- Max Temperature: 20
- Freezing duration: 3 months
- Min Temperature: 2
- Refrigeration: 1 week
How to Clean
Clean Amanita jacksonii by gently brushing off any dirt or debris. Avoid washing them unless necessary, as they can become waterlogged.
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