Amanita Abrupta

It is important to note that Amanita abrupta is poisonous and potentially deadly if ingested, so it should never be consumed by humans or animals. If you are not an experienced mycologist, it is best to avoid collecting or consuming any wild mushrooms.

Amanita abrupta is a mushroom species that can be identified by several distinctive features, including its cap color, stem decoration, and spore print color.

The cap of Amanita abrupta is usually 6-15 cm in diameter and can be various shades of red, ranging from pinkish-red to bright red. The cap is smooth and dry with a slight sheen, and a distinct margin around the edge. The cap's texture is often described as feeling like a fine-grained sandpaper.

The stem of Amanita abrupta is usually 8-20 cm long and 1-3 cm thick, with a white or pale pink color. The stem is decorated with white fibrils or scales that give it a distinctive appearance. The stem is also usually thicker at the base than at the top.

The gills of Amanita abrupta are white and closely spaced together. They are free from the stem, which means they do not attach to it. The spore print of Amanita abrupta is white, and the spores themselves are white, elliptical in shape, and measure around 8-11 x 5-7 µm.

Amanita abrupta is associated with a range of tree species, including oaks, pines, and other hardwoods. It is known to form a mycorrhizal relationship with the roots of these trees, which means it forms a mutually beneficial relationship with them. The fungus obtains nutrients from the tree roots, while the tree benefits from the fungus's ability to improve nutrient uptake and resistance to disease.

Description

1. Cap: The cap of Amanita abrupta is usually 6-15 cm in diameter and can be various shades of red, ranging from pinkish-red to bright red. The cap is smooth and dry with a slight sheen, and a distinct margin around the edge. The texture of the cap is often described as feeling like a fine-grained sandpaper.

2. Stem: The stem of Amanita abrupta is usually 8-20 cm long and 1-3 cm thick, with a white or pale pink color. The stem is decorated with white fibrils or scales that give it a distinctive appearance. The stem is also usually thicker at the base than at the top.

3. Gills: The gills of Amanita abrupta are white and closely spaced together. They are free from the stem, which means they do not attach to it.

4. Spores: The spore print of Amanita abrupta is white, and the spores themselves are white, elliptical in shape, and measure around 8-11 x 5-7 µm.

5. Veil: Amanita abrupta has a partial veil that covers the gills when the mushroom is young. As the mushroom grows, the veil breaks, leaving a ring or skirt-like structure around the stem.

6. Habitat: Amanita abrupta is often found growing in grassy areas or mixed woods, usually associated with oak or pine trees.