False Deathcap
False Deathcap - Amanita citrina
This mushroom has a fleshy pale lemon yellow or whitish cap from 4 to 10 cm across, usually scattered with irregular veil fragments. The is also an all white form (variety alba). The gills and flesh are white. There is a large volva at the bulbous base of the 5 to 8 cm tall stem, which has a clear pendulous ring. Smells of raw potatoes.
other Amanita
Photograph from top down, in side-view and underneath to show gills; ensure your photo shows full length of stipe including base; note size, habitat and substrate.
Mixed woodland
Autumn.
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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