Amanita eliae explained
Amanita eliae is an inedible species of fungi in the family of Amanitaceae found in Europe. It was described by Lucien Quélet in 1872.[1] Synonyms include A. eliae, A. godeyi, and A. cordae.
Description
Its cap is 8to or 10to in diameter[2] and 6to across. It has a white volva. Its warts correspond to easily removable, deep depressions in the cap of the species.[3] Its stem is around 8to tall and has a diameter of 0.8to;[4] it is subcylindric and tapers upwards. The cap and stem have white flesh.[4] [5] The stem is initially entirely white, but browns with age with a narrow bulb.[6] The stem ring is white.[4] Its stem is smooth and has white gills on the hymenium.[2] Its odour and taste are indistinct.[4] [2]
Distribution and habitat
It is commonly found in Europe in the summer and autumn near coniferous and deciduous trees.[3] [2]
Further reading
Notes and References
- Web site: Amanita eliae. MycoBank. 14 September 2015.
- Book: Michael Jordan. The Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe. 25 July 2012. 1 September 2004. frances lincoln ltd. 978-0-7112-2379-0. 196–.
- Book: Christian Deconchat. Jean-Marie Polèse. Champignons: l'encyclopédie. 26 July 2012. 2002. Editions Artemis. 978-2-84416-145-1. 430.
- Book: Roger Phillips. Mushrooms: A comprehensive guide to mushroom identification. 12 September 2013. Pan Macmillan. 978-1-4472-6402-6. 152–.
- Book: Evangelina Pérez-Silva. Teófilo Herrera Suárez. Iconografía de macromicetos de México: Amanita. 25 July 2012. Galician. 1991. UNAM. 978-968-36-1634-0. 52–.
- Book: Giuseppe Pace. Mushrooms of the world. 1 September 1998. Firefly Books. 978-1-55209-212-5. 217.
