False death cap
Amanita citrina
Safety assessment
Poisonous
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A pale lemon-yellow amanita with white gills and a raw-potato smell. Less dangerous than the death cap, but not for the table.
Identification
- Cap lemon-yellow with large, pale patches of veil remnants.
- Stem with a ring and a rounded, bulbous base; no volva.
- Smell faint, of raw potato; flesh white.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
- Death capAmanita phalloidesGills always white, never pink or brown.Potentially fatal
- Tawny grisetteAmanita fulvaCap tawny-brown with a striated margin; no ring.Serious
- Fly AgaricAmanita muscariaRed cap with white, washable flecks.Ordinary
- Grey veiled amanitaAmanita porphyriaCap grey-violet with a metallic sheen; veil patches sparse.Ordinary
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 97
- Lithuania
- 199
- Estonia
- 316
- Global
- 61601
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
