date:Aug 21, 2018
nd caps. Like the death caps, they belong to the genus Amanita, with several species occurring in different regions of the country. All, however, have a similar white fruiting body.
Description: An attractive white cap, stalk and gills.
Can be confused with: In their button stage, destroying angels can be confused with button mushrooms, meadow mushrooms, horse mushrooms and puffballs.
When seen: Summer and fall.
Habitat: All Amanita species form relationships with roots of certain trees. Des