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False Deathcap

Inedible Inedible
Autumn Autumn
Summer 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
Please note that each and every mushroom you come across may vary in appearance to these photos.

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.

COMMENTS

2 comments for False Deathcap

  1. Holly says:

    where in the uk would i find this mushroom?

    1. Eric Biggane says:

      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.

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