False deathcap

Description:

The cap of Amanita citrina var. citrina is 5 - 10 cm diameter; usually lemon-yellow with large veil fragments that are brilliant white. Initially rounded, the cap usually flattens at maturity. The gills are white, free and crowded. The stem is white, typically 5 - 8 cm long and rising from a very large, white volva that encloses an abrupt basal bulb. There is a gutter-like ridge at the top of the volva, which adheres to the stem base rather than forming a loose bag around the base. The large stem-ring of the false deathcap hangs down slightly, it usually remains intact through to maturity.

Habitat:

Ectomycorrhizal with hardwood and softwood trees but particularly often found under beech trees, Amanita citrina is very common in mixed woodland on alkaline or neutral soil. These attractive mushrooms seem to be much less common in areas where the soil is strongly acidic.

Notes:

Spotted in Nieuwe Rande in rural area of Deventer, Holland. (sources:see reference)