Amanita calyptratoides Peck
Bull. Torrey bot. Club 36(6): 329. 1909.

Common Name: none

• Description

  For descriptions see Peck and Bungyard & Justice

• Habitat

  Solitary to scattered with live oak, fall through early winter. Common in southern California, rare north.

• Edibility

  Edible.

• Comments

  Amanita calyptratoides is distinguished by its brownish, pale brownish, or brownish tan coloration, striate cap margin, the distinct translucent/waxy character of the stipe, and thin to evanescent partial veil.

• References

  Bunyard, B.A. & Justice, J. (2020). Amanitas of North America. The Fungi Press: Batavia, IL. 336 p.
  Peck, C.H. (1909). New species of fungi. Bull. Torrey bot. Club 36(6): 329-339. (Protologue)
  Siegel, N. & Schwarz, C. (2016). Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast. Ten Speed Press: Berkeley, CA. 601 p.

• Other Descriptions and Photos
  Main Photo
  • Christian Schwarz: Amanita calyptratoides (CP)
  • Christian Schwarz: Amanita calyptratoides (CP)
  • Christian Schwarz: Amanita calyptratoides (CP)
  • Alan Rockefeller: Amanita calyptratoides (CP)
  • Amanitaceae.org: Amanita calyptratoides (D & CP)
  • Mushroom Observer: Amanita calyptratoides (CP)
    
    

    (D=Description; I=Illustration; P=Photo; CP=Color Photo)