Caesar's mushroom
Amanita caesarea
A species of Amanita mushrooms.
The vibrant Emperor's mushroom (Amanita caesarea), a striking Amanita species, was once linked to the elite of ancient Rome. Its distinctive brilliant orange cap, complemented by a yellow stem and gills, makes it a thrilling discovery. Nevertheless, due to the potential for older or immature specimens to be mistaken for the extremely toxic Death Cap, it is strongly advised to observe this particular species from a distance without physical contact.
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Attributes of Caesar's mushroom
Cap Diameter
15 - 20 cm
Height
8 - 20 cm
Cap
Cap 15 - 20 cm in diameter; hemispherical, convex and flat; orange-red, paler and duller with age; smooth; striate at the margin
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free; pale to golden yellow
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
8 - 15 cm tall, 2 - 3 cm wide; cylinder-shaped; yellow
Stem Shapes
With Cup
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Pale yellow to white
Volva
Sack-like volva at the stem base; white
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
RedOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Caesar's mushroom by these plants
Ponderosa pine
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Caesar's mushroom
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Amanita
Genus
Amanita mushrooms
Toxicity and Edibility of Caesar's mushroom
Is Caesar's mushroom Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
