Amanita hemibapha explained

Amanita hemibapha, commonly known as the half-dyed slender Caesar, is a species of agaric found in southeast Asia and Oceania,[1] although some distribution reports may refer to different taxa.[2]

Toxicity

The variant Amanita hemibapha var. ochracea found in China has been reported to cause dizziness and nausea after eaten in large quantities. Thus, human consumption is generally not recommended.[3] The species is also noted to be confusable with the lethally toxic Amanita subjunquillea.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Vrinda KB, Pradeep CK, Kumar SS . 2005 . Occurrence of a lesser known edible Amanita in the western ghats of Kerala . Mushroom Research . 14 . 1 . 5–8.
  2. Web site: Amanita hemibapha (Berk. & Broome) Sacc. . Tulloss R . Amanita studies . 2010-02-12.
  3. http://www.kib.cas.cn/kxcb/kpwz/201107/P020110712612795462511.pdf 云南野生蘑菇中毒防治手册 2011.05