Tawny grisette
A species of Amanita mushrooms Scientific name : Amanita fulva Genus : Amanita mushrooms
Tawny grisette, A species of Amanita mushrooms
Scientific name: Amanita fulva
Genus: Amanita mushrooms
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Description
Tawny grisette (Amanita fulva) is a common species most commonly found in Europe's broadleaf and coniferous forests, with a potential but unverified range in North America. Its name comes from the burnished orange color of its cap, which sits atop a cream-colored stem.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
White
Habitat
The tawny grisette commonly grows in mixed woodlands, but it can be found in moorland, heaths, and along woodland paths. It's a terrestrial species that prefers acidic soil.
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General Info
Habitat
The tawny grisette commonly grows in mixed woodlands, but it can be found in moorland, heaths, and along woodland paths. It's a terrestrial species that prefers acidic soil.
Growth Form
Solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
6 inches
Cap Diameter
4 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains
Distribution Area
Europe,North Africa,western Asia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Amanita Genus
Amanita mushrooms Species
Tawny grisette