Amanita rubescens
The Blusher
Also known as Perlpilz
EdibleBruises wine-pink wherever it is handled or nibbled, which is where the name comes from. Edible only when thoroughly cooked, and it stands one page away from the panther cap in every guide.
Edible in this game means: Widely eaten when correctly identified and properly prepared.
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.
Genus
Amanita rubescens sits in the genus Amanita. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.