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Destroying angel

Amanita virosa

Photo by mia kos
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Field Notes

Description:

Small mushroom, the cap was dry,there were no other mushrooms around.

Habitat:

Close to a small forest, under an apple and a cherry tree

Notes:

Looks like a champignon but I believe it is another sort.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
mia kos
Yeah, I wouldn't try eating that one. Thanks.
NicoleB
What a name for a mushroom, guess it's not eadible :D (Welcome aboard!)
mia kos
Tnx, really seems it could be.
Noe and Pili
Maybe could be 'Destroying angel', like one of our spottings, also from Croatia: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6418064

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PublishedMay 28, 2011

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