Amanita ocreata
Western Destroying Angel
PoisonousFruits in a Californian spring rather than in autumn, which catches out anyone watching for the usual mushroom season. It poisons dogs there most years.
Poisonous in this game means: Toxic to humans — ranges from serious stomach upset to lethal.
Commonly confused with
Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms, lists only the best-documented lookalikes, and cannot account for regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.
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Genus
Amanita ocreata sits in the genus Amanita. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.
See also
Amanita phalloidesDeath Cap
Play today’s puzzle →Poisonous
Amanita virosaDestroying AngelPoisonous
Amanita muscariaFly AgaricPoisonous
Amanita pantherinaPanther CapPoisonous
Amanita gemmataGemmed AmanitaPoisonous
Amanita smithianaSmith's AmanitaPoisonous