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Amanita regalis, commonly known as the Royal False Death Cap, is a poisonous mushroom species in the genus Amanita. It is characterized by its yellowish-brown cap covered with white or yellowish warts, a ring on the stem, and a bulbous base. It is found in coniferous and deciduous forests and is poisonous due to the presence of ibotenic acid and muscimol.
How to Identify
- Cap
- The cap is typically yellowish-brown, convex to flattened, and covered with white or yellowish warts. The margin is usually striate.
- Gills
- The gills are free, crowded, and white to cream-colored.
- Stem
- The stem is white to yellowish, has a ring, and a bulbous base. The ring is membranous and located near the top of the stem.
- Flesh
- The flesh is white and does not change color when bruised.
- Fruiting body
- The fruiting body of Amanita regalis is a mushroom with a cap and a stem.
- Habitat
- Amanita regalis is found in coniferous and deciduous forests, often near birch or pine trees.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Covered with white or yellowish warts
- Growth Form: Solitary or scattered
- Spore Print: White
- Body color: Yellowish-brown cap, white stem
- Odor: Not distinctive
- Flesh bruises: Does not change color
- Height: 10-25 cm
- Cap Diameter: 8-20 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Mycorrhizal
Toxic
Severe ToxicityAmanita regalis is poisonous and contains ibotenic acid and muscimol, which can cause neurological symptoms.
Quick Check
- Odor: Not distinctive
- Fruiting: Summer to Autumn
- Substrate: Soil
Where to Find
Europe
Amanita regalis is commonly found in Europe, particularly in coniferous and deciduous forests.
North America
It can also be found in some regions of North America.
Finding Tips
Look near birch or pine trees
Amanita regalis often grows in association with birch or pine trees.
Check coniferous and deciduous forests
Search for it in both coniferous and deciduous forests during the mushroom season.
Similar Species
Death Cap
Amanita
Also known as: Amanita phalloides
Panther Cap
Amanita
Also known as: Amanita pantherina
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Amanitaceae
- Genus
- Amanita
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