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Amanita citrina var. citrina
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.
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.
Spotted in Kroondomein Het Loo in rural area of Apeldoorn, Holland.(sources:see reference)
Spotted on Oct 15, 2014
Submitted on Oct 20, 2014
2 Comments
Thanks, James. I'll have a look, though I'm afraid I won't be of much help :) Fungi fascinate me, but I've learned that it's difficult to get a correct ID. You really need to look for the details and even then there's usually an exception to the rule. So for a lot of species of fungi you need a microscopic examination or look for colouration of the flesh when bruised or cut in half.
Beautiful Jae. I am so not a fungus man. Wish you could scope out mine when you get a chance and ID them for me!