False Caesar's Mushroom (Amanita parcivolvata)
False Caesar's Mushroom (Amanita parcivolvata) is a moderately sized mushroom with a sticky, yellowish cap and white gills, often mistaken for edible species.
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Sunlight
Not Applicable
Watering
Not Applicable
Soil
Humus-rich, well-drained soil
Temperature
Moderate
Fertilizer
Not Applicable
Care Requirements
Not Applicable
As a fungus, Amanita parcivolvata does not require light for photosynthesis. It grows in forest undergrowth.
Not Applicable
This is a wild mushroom, its water requirements are met by its natural forest habitat and associated rainfall.
Humus-rich, well-drained soil
Moderate
Found in temperate forest ecosystems, typically fruiting in warmer, humid months.
Not Applicable
This fungus obtains nutrients from decomposing organic matter; artificial fertilization is not relevant.
Plant Overview
Plant Place Type
Garden
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
50-150 mm
Spread
50-100 mm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Optimal Sunlight Lux
1500
Image Gallery
- kingdomFungi
- divisionBasidiomycota
- classAgaricomycetes
- orderAgaricales
- familyAmanitaceae
- genusAmanita
- speciesAmanita wellsii
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Edible
No
Contains toxins that can cause gastrointestinal upset, neurological effects, and potentially liver or kidney damage if ingested. Closely resembles edible Amanita caesarea.