Amanita vaginata

Grisette

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Family: Amanitaceae

Mid-Atlantic emergence time: Summer - Fall

Unlike many other Amanita mushrooms, Grisette lacks a ring on the stem. The gills are free (not attached to the stem) and white. It is reported to be edible, but should not be consumed because of similarities to poisonous species.




9 July 2015
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
9 July 2015
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
9 July 2015
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
9 July 2015
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA




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