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False Deathcap
Inedible 
Autumn 
Summer 
Although this mushroom looks like a deadly Amanita it is actually edible but not very nice and not worth the risk of confusion with deadly poisonous species.
| Mushroom Type | |
| Common Names | False Deathcap (EN), Cap Marwol Ffug (CY), Muchomor Cytrynowy (PL), Citromgalóca (HU) |
| Scientific Name | Amanita citrina var. citrina |
| Season Start | May |
| Season End | Nov |
| Average Mushroom height (CM) | 7-11 |
| Average Cap width (CM) | 6-10 |
Cap
6-10 cm. An ivory white to pale yellow cap covered in off white patches of the remains of the veil.
Gills
Gills white, free of the stem and fairly crowded.
Stem
7-11 cm long, 0.8-1.2 cm diameter. Ivory white to yellow with an obvious volval sack and a bulbous base. The skirt is quite large and usually hangs down. The stem can be hollow in older specimens.
Skirt
Superior. Fairly fleshy.
Volva
Has an obvious, marginate volva.
Flesh
White.
Habitat
Mixed woodland especially with Beech.
Possible Confusion
The Destroying Angel (Amanita virosa), pictured, or the Deathcap (Amanita phalloides), it is because of this possible confusion and its vile taste that we leave this mushroom well alone. Although edible, not one for the table.
Spore Print
White. Spherical.
Taste / Smell
Unpleasant. Smells of raw potato.
Frequency
Common.
2 comments for False Deathcap
where in the uk would i find this mushroom?
The False Deathcap is a common mushroom in UK woodlands, especially with Beech. It is too late in the season now but they should be out again next Autumn or late Summer.