Is This Amanita Vaginata ??

[kiltoncomp]

I found this today in clumber park on a woodland path edge , in grass , close to birch saplings and conifers,
it seems to fit the description of amanita vaginata closely ?
its approx 4 to 5 inch tall and the cap was approx 3 to 4 inch across

have i made a correct id or another of my wild guesses ?







kiltoncomp.

[NickCantle]

I'd say you're spot on Brian. The cap striations are a huge defining characteristic, and we can rule out Amanita fulva due to the cap colour.


Nick

[watsthat]

Interesting... I had one like this on Sunday but until this thread couldn`t pin it down. The stem on mine was darker though and when I pulled it up any volval remains must have remained in the grass, otherwise identical.
Thankyou very much

Pete

[kiltoncomp]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

I'd say you're spot on Brian. The cap striations are a huge defining characteristic, and we can rule out Amanita fulva due to the cap colour.


Nick

Hi Nick,
thanks for the confirmation , i have found quite a few of these recently,but due to either a full memory card or flat batteries in the camera at the time , this is the first one i have been able to capture.

thanks , Brian

[kiltoncomp]

Originally Posted by watsthat

Interesting... I had one like this on Sunday but until this thread couldn`t pin it down. The stem on mine was darker though and when I pulled it up any volval remains must have remained in the grass, otherwise identical.
Thankyou very much

Pete

Hi Pete,
looks like its thanks all round for nick, for putting us both on the right track,

Brian.