Panther Cap
An exciting find, this visually striking mushroom is not overly common. Poisonous, as with some other Amanita species it is often portrayed as deadly in field guides.
Mushroom Type | |
Common Names | Panther Cap |
Scientific Name | Amanita pantherina |
Season Start | Jul |
Season End | Nov |
Average Mushroom height (CM) | 13 |
Average Cap width (CM) | 10 |
Please note that each and every mushroom you come across may vary in appearance to these photos.
Cap
Convex, flattening a bit with age. Dark brown to slightly red brown covered in thick white scales or ‘warts’ left from the veil of the volva.
Skirt
The skirt does not have the striations or lines that the Blusher or Excelsa have and is smooth although in the photo the skirt is a bit dry and wrinkled but still striation free.
Spore Print
White. Broadly ovate. You should scrape your spores into a small pile to get an accurate spore colour.
Frequency
Not common.
3 comments for Panther Cap
I have identified several of these in my garden and now removed them as I think they may have poisoned my hens. Can I prevent them or should I just be more vigilant in future? Thank you.
Hi Victoria, it can be difficult to get rid of mushrooms and using antifungals can upset the other plants, fungi and insects. If possible remove the mushrooms by hand when you see them.
Hi,I think I saw one of these in a beech wood nr my home.I thought it was a Blusher at first but looking at the description you have given along with the pictures I’m ‘almost’ sure it’s a Panther Cap. fabulous website you have.👍