Amanita polypyramis explained

Amanita polypyramis is a species of Amanita found in the Eastern United States. It is a large, bone white mushroom with a chlorine-like odor. Its species name, polypyramis, refers to the pyramid-like warts on the surface of the pileus (cap).[1]

Though listed in some sources as ranging from New Jersey, to Costa Rica in Central America, the species has been found as far north as New England, concentrated largely in Cape Cod.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mycology is Better Than Yours: The Kingdom Fungi . 2023-11-12 . Texas Master Naturalist Program.
  2. Web site: Amanita polypyramis - Taxonomy and Morphology of Amanita and Limacella . Amanitaceae.org . 2022-12-10.
  3. Web site: Amanita polypyramis Observations . inaturalist.org . 2023-11-12.