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False deathcap var. alba
Amanita citrina var. alba
52.286, 6.13133
Field Notes
Description:
An all-white variant of Amanita citrina is Amanita citrina var. alba. The var. alba false deathcap generally has a larger cap up to 12cm diameter compared with 5 to 10 cm for the more common lemon variety, and its stem is also white rather than lemon-yellow. Some authorities consider this to be a separate species rather than just a variety. The gills of Amanita citrina are white, free and crowded. The stem is white, typically 5 - 8 cm long and rising from a very large, white volva that encloses an abrupt basal bulb. There is a gutter-like ridge at the top of the volva, which adheres to the stem base rather than forming a loose bag around the base.
Habitat:
This species is seen frequently across most of Europe and is reported from parts of North America, where it is also quite common. Ectomycorrhizal with hardwood and softwood trees but particularly often found under beech trees, Amanita citrina is very common in mixed woodland on alkaline or neutral soil. These attractive mushrooms seem to be much less common in areas where the soil is strongly acidic.
Notes:
Spotted in Nieuwe Rande Forest in rural area of Deventer, Holland.
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