Panther cap
A species of Amanita mushrooms, Also known as False blusher Scientific name : Amanita pantherina Genus : Amanita mushrooms
Panther cap, A species of Amanita mushrooms
Also known as:
False blusher
Scientific name: Amanita pantherina
Genus: Amanita mushrooms
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Description
Named for the brown-and-white spotted pattern on its upper surface, the distinctive panther cap grows under hardwood trees, particularly oak and beech, and also under Monterey pine in urban areas or forests. It contains a cocktail of poisonous toxins with the potential to be deadly.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
White
Habitat
The panther cap is mostly found in the woods. It is a very common mushroom of deciduous and mixed forests, and it's usually found under beech. It feeds in a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids.
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Toxicity
Panther cap is a neurotoxic mushroom usually found in damp woodland and forest during the summer and autumn. Its consumption can lead to symptoms including abdominal pain, dry skin, confusion, and severe changes in heart rate. Distinguished by its brown cap, it's often mistaken for non-toxic varieties. Always consult reputable mycological sources before handling unknown mushrooms.
Habitat
The panther cap is mostly found in the woods. It is a very common mushroom of deciduous and mixed forests, and it's usually found under beech. It feeds in a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
6 inches
Cap Diameter
4 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Unpleasant, like raw potatoes
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Uncommon
Distribution Area
Europe,North Africa,northern Asia;introduced in South Africa
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Amanita Genus
Amanita mushrooms Species
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