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30-11-2006, 10:09 AM
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| | | Blusher v Panthercap
As a novice spotter, and because of cap colour, I immediately assumed this specimen to be Amanita pantherina (Panthercap) but on closer inspection, based only on visual characteristics - greyish as opposed to white scales on cap, colour of stem (reddish brown below and lacking a volva in a mature specimen) I now opt for A rubescens (The Blusher). 
Of course I could be barking up the wrong fruiting body and it maybe something completely different! |
30-11-2006, 10:20 AM
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| | | Re: Blusher v Panthercap
Blusher David. The Panther Cap (usually) has a white stem which turns hollow on ageing. If you split the blushers stem you will see the give away "blushing" colour.
This year has seen many more variations of blushers. Its no surprise that people have been a little confused when trying to ID.
John |
30-11-2006, 10:29 AM
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| | | Re: Blusher v Panthercap
Thanks for the endorsement John. I'll get a version into the Gallery correctly labelled. I find searches within the WAB Gallery, in addition to 'googling' and other references, particularly useful for picking up on species' variations. |
01-12-2006, 11:41 PM
| | Wild Member | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Xanthi, Greece
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| | | Re: Blusher v Panthercap
Hi
The Panther's most typical character is the emarginate bulb at the base of the stem (i.e. the bulbous stem with an adhering volva that forms a step-like margin on top). In addition, the veil remnants on the cap are milk-white and pointed. Also, the cap margin is very often striate.
The Blusher, on the other hand, has greyish-brownish, flat veil remnants on the cap, no volva at the stem base, which is enlarged and club-like. Its most characteristic feature, though, is the "blushing", especially of the stem or flesh, that is a rather wine-red discolouration that can be seen in insect or larva eaten places, or where rubbed, bruised or cut. However, this blushing does not occur immediately, so you may have to wait maybe a few hours before it is clearly observable. |
02-12-2006, 07:34 AM
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| | | Re: Blusher v Panthercap
Thanks to both John and Angelos for their extensive and detailed responses here and elsewhere in the forum. It is invaluable help to novices like myself and great encouragement for us to learn more about this fascinating subject. Cheers guys.
David | | |
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