Amanita ochrophylla group

Mount Clear, ACT

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Identification history

	Amanita ochrophylla group	3 May 2019	Heino1
	Unidentified	29 Apr 2019	RobParnell

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The cap had a diameter of 160mm

8 comments

Heino1 wrote:

2 May 2019

Makes me think of something akin toAmanita ochrophylloides.

Pam wrote:

3 May 2019

The surface of the cap doesn't look right. I've seen a number of ochrophylloides/ochrophylla group like Amanita this season that I haven't been able to place. This is the second time I've seen this particular one with those very distinctive velar remains on the surface of the pileus that look like bands of thick fibres that have glugged down over the cap!! Would be interested if you come up with a name.

Heino1 wrote:

3 May 2019

But Pam, I was hoping you'd come up with a name! :-)

RobParnell wrote:

3 May 2019

I have a photo showing the top from above

Heino1 wrote:

3 May 2019

Rob, it would be worth loading it. Of course, I expect my ignorance will still remain intact!

Pam wrote:

3 May 2019

What a difference an image from an another angle makes! The unusual cap surface is, in my opinion, a result of the fungus drying out and the surface contracting. So as it appears to have ochra/apricot gills, a single annulus and no major warts................I agree with your original A. ochrophylloides (with a ratty stipe) Heino!! Thanks for helping clear that up Rob with the additional image. It has also helped me have a better chance at interpreting other images I'm seeing - we live and learn.

AaronClausen wrote:

3 May 2019

Pam when are we setting up the Hunter/Newcastle NatureMapr :) ?

Pam wrote:

3 May 2019

Now that's a great idea Aaron, you tell me!! I could sound some people out that would be good partners about how they'd feel about it. Unfortunately I'm snowed under to the point of drowning for at least the next twelve months. If you have contacts up this way you want to chat to and keep me in the loop..................

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Location information

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
18 Apr 2019 03:08 PM Recorded on
RobParnell Recorded by
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Fungi Caps on stems; gills below caps [mushrooms or mushroom-like] RobParnell Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Species information

Amanita ochrophylla group Scientific name
Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 640m Recorded at altitude
Machine learning