Destroying Angel (Likely)
Amanita bisporigera
EXTREME DANGER: Potential Deadly Amanita Species
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Caractéristiques clés
- Entirely white basidiocarp
- Cap surface smooth with scattered white veil remnants
- Gills white
- free
- and crowded
- Distinct
- membranous white annulus (ring) present on stipe
- Stipe base appears bulbous
- potential volva obscured by soil
Couleur :
Pure white to cream
Odeur :
No distinctive smell (or slightly sweet/unpleasant, requires confirmation)
Mode de croissance :
Single
Environnement :
Soil and leaf litter
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Mixed woodland edge or grassy areas near trees
Distribution :
Widespread across North America (Eastern focus for A. bisporigera)
Saisonnalité :
Summer and Fall
Critères de confirmation
- Volva (critical identification feature) is obscured by soil and debris
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
None - toxic
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
None
Informations sur la toxicité
Symptômes :
- Severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea (delayed onset)
- Acute liver failure
- Kidney failure
- Hypoglycemia
Délai d'apparition :
6 to 24 hours post-ingestion
Premiers secours :
- Seek emergency medical treatment immediately (call 911)
- Do not wait for symptoms to appear
- Retain a sample of the mushroom for laboratory identification
Contacts d'urgence :
- 911 (US)
- Poison Help (US): 1-800-222-1222
Espèces similaires
Death Cap
Amanita phalloides
Différences clés :
- Cap typically greenish, yellowish, or brownish, not pure white
- Volva usually more distinct and sac-like
The Vomiter
Chlorophyllum molybdites
Différences clés :
- Gills turn greenish with maturity
- Spore print is green (Amanita is white)
Action recommandée
Do not touch. Do not consume. Secure the area and prevent access by pets or children. Immediate destruction or careful removal for professional analysis is required.