Coker's amanita

Amanita cokeri

A species of Amanita mushrooms. Also known as Coker's lepidella.

Amanita cokeri bears resemblances to other species within the Amanita genus; however, it is identifiable by its unique characteristics upon close inspection. Its considerable dimensions are a primary distinguishing trait. This fungus exhibits versatility in its growth patterns, occurring solitarily or in clusters, associating with either deciduous or coniferous trees, and typically emerging from summer through autumn.

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Attributes of Coker's amanita

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Cap Diameter
5 - 21 cm
Height
13 - 18 cm
Cap
Cap 6 - 20 cm; oval or convex, planoconvex; white; dry or sticky when wet, bald; covered with fairly warts; margin not lined
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Warted, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Free or adnexed; nearly distant; white or creamy
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 10 - 15 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; tapering slightly to apex; white; sometimes bruising and staining reddish or rusty, especially on the bulb
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Flesh
White; not staining on exposure
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
White
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 Coker's amanita by these plants
Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Throughout much of eastern North America
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Coker's amanita

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Amanita
Genus
Amanita mushrooms
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Toxicity and Edibility of Coker's amanita

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Is Coker's amanita Toxic?

Belonging to the infamous Amanita genus, much like its kin, the coker's amanita is deemed a poisonous species and should be steered clear of. This fungus contains perilous compounds that induce symptoms such as sickness, lightheadedness, throwing up, disorientation, and alternating states of sluggishness and heightened activity.

Toxins type
Ibotenic acid, Muscazone, Muscimol