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Leucoagaricus , chlorophyllum, lepiota or neither ?


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I think this is a species of Amanita section Lepidella. The elongated rooting stipe base points this way. Most "Lepidellas" lack the cuplike/saccate/membranous/limbate basal volvas seen in  sections Phalloideae, Vaginatae, and Caesareae. It is interesting here, though, that I don't see universal veil deposits on either the cap or stipe base. I'm guessing either this is a species for which the UV does not adhere well to any part of the mushroom, or atmospheric conditions eroded the deposits.

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Yup that’ll be it. Thanks guys. I was way off. I just assumed that all Amanita’s had the cup like membranous volva. 

Wind was blowing 20-30 mph with  heavy rains a few hours before finding it. Could be the reason for lack of UV. 

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