bhaas Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 This is an interesting find. Very large mushroom, maybe in the parasol families but I see nothing similar under Chlorophylum or Macrolepotia? This thing measures around 12" tall and 9" in diameter. The massive bulb at the base definitely sets it apart. Found in mature oak, growing among some ferns, there were 4 or 5 scattered about. Rain may have damaged some of the features as these were probably out for a few days. What am I looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby b Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) Looks like an Amanita in what used to be section Lepidella, now Roanokenses. At least on Inaturalist and Wikipedia. Edited September 9, 2021 by bobby b clarify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Yes, a species of Amanita in section Lepidella (in the classic sense of Bas). Probably dangerously poisonous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhaas Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Interesting, thanks for the input guys. One of the more interesting mushrooms I found this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbenn Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Yes, a very interesting cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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