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Old Potato Amanita - Amanita solaniolens The cap was a very light, dull yellow near the margin, and was dark olive brown at the center, with a slight greenish tint over the entire cap. The cap was plane in shape with a slightly striate margin. It was about 5 cm in diameter. The volva was present as three large, flat whitish patches in the center of the cap. Gills were white, free, and short gills were present. The stipe was white and had a membranous ring near the top of the stem.<br />
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Habitat: Growing on the ground in a deciduous forest. Amanita solaniolens,Geotagged,Old Potato Amanita,Summer,United States,amanita,fungus,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge

Old Potato Amanita - Amanita solaniolens

The cap was a very light, dull yellow near the margin, and was dark olive brown at the center, with a slight greenish tint over the entire cap. The cap was plane in shape with a slightly striate margin. It was about 5 cm in diameter. The volva was present as three large, flat whitish patches in the center of the cap. Gills were white, free, and short gills were present. The stipe was white and had a membranous ring near the top of the stem.

Habitat: Growing on the ground in a deciduous forest.

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A tiny, brownish mushroom with a basal bulb and a volva that adheres tightly to the bulb.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 2, 2019. Captured Jul 15, 2017 11:47 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm