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Destroying Angel

Amanita bisporigera

Photo by JenKnight
Published on Project Noah
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35.3825, -83.1188

Field Notes

Description:

Smooth white and convex cap, free gills, partial veil and volva

Habitat:

Growing in soil in mixed hardwood forest

Reference Links:

Amanita bisporigera (MushroomExpert.Com)

Species ID Suggestions

Destroying angel

Amanita virosa
The Trekker
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Comments (3)
Noah25
Touching it won't harm you at all....
CorduneanuVlad
I think this is an Amanita Bispongera, the Destroying Angel.

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PublishedAugust 5, 2016

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