Amanita pantherina (Panther Cap)
Botanical Information
| Family | Amanitaceae |
| Genus | Amanita |
| Species | pantherina |
| Category | Fungi |
| Origin | Europe. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Consumption may lead to intense sickness and extremely vivid hallucinations. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A pox-crusted fungus that maybe mistaken for the much flatter, edible Blusher Mushroom. |
| ID Characteristic | Very thin, paper-like gills. |
| Habitat | Found in forest containing Quercus and Fagus species. |