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Amanita umbrinella

Amanita umbrinella, more commonly known as Australian umber amanita, is a species of fungus in the genus Amanita. It is found in Australia.

Description

The cap is convex before it becomes flat, with the center becoming depressed; it is around 70–100 mm in diameter and breaks into patches as it ages; it can be brownish-gray, buff grey, or olivaceous-black. The stripe is clavate and is 70–120 mm long, 10–25 mm wide. It has a bulb that is about 25 mm long. It has a white, striated ring. The gills are free from the stem, and it is white, cream, or light buff. The spores of Amanita umbrinellla are white. They are ellipsoid and measure 8.3–9.6 × 5.4–6.9 ÃŽÂ¼m and are inamyloid.

Habitat and distribution

Amanita umbrinella is found growing in sandy soil in South Australia, Western Australia, and the Wallum woodland. Amanita umbrinella was also reported from New South Wales with eucalyptus trees.

Edibility

The edibility is unknown, and the taste has not been sampled.

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