Amanita ochrophylla group

Mount Clear, ACT

Amanita ochrophylla group at Mount Clear, ACT - 18 Apr 2019
Amanita ochrophylla group at Mount Clear, ACT - 18 Apr 2019
Amanita ochrophylla group at Mount Clear, ACT - 18 Apr 2019
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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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  • 18 Apr 2019 03:08 PM Recorded on
  • RobParnell Recorded by

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  • Amanita ochrophylla group Scientific name
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  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 640m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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