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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

Species ID Suggestions

Destroying angel

Amanita virosa

Comments (3)

Touching it won't harm you at all....
I think this is an Amanita Bispongera, the Destroying Angel.

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