Candlestick amanita
Amanita calyptratoides
A species of Amanita mushrooms.
The candlestick amanita is a prominent member of a well-known mushroom group, characterized by their identifiable traits like a cap and stem. This species commonly emerges from the soil in wooded environments, frequently near trees that may be integral to their development. It is valued by hobbyists for its singular look and is a focus of research within mycology.
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Attributes of Candlestick amanita
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Cap
3 - 10 cm wide; lacks an umbo; pale brownish-gray to pale brown to brown; marginal striations with length 10% to 20% of the cap radius
Gills
Free, close to subcrowded; white to pale cream in mass
Stem
50-145 × 6-20 mm; appearance of a tallow candle; color of a tallow candle
Flesh
Thin; soft, fragie; whitish to creamy
Volva
Membranous, sack-like; white
Ring
White
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
BrownGrayWhite
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Candlestick amanita by these plants
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Common in southern California, rare north.
Scientific Classification of Candlestick amanita
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Amanita
Genus
Amanita mushrooms
Toxicity and Edibility of Candlestick amanita
Is Candlestick amanita Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
