Poison Champagne Amanita

Appearance

Cap: Very pale tan; the volva is spread over the cap as powdery, somewhat pale warts.

Gills: Close and cream-colored with short gills present.

Stipe: The stipe ends with a bulb that usually bears a distinct ring of champagne volva powder.

Distribution

This species is mostly known from the northeastern USA, and may also occur in southeastern Canada.

Habitat

The species is associated primarily with oaks and conifers.

Uses

The species is toxic and produces dramatic symptoms, similar to A. muscaria and A. pantherina.