Amanita gemmata
Amanita gemmata
Safety assessment
Poisonous
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The jewelled amanita is a medium amanita with a yellow-brown, velvety cap, white veil patches and a fragile ring. It is poisonous and grows in coniferous and mixed forest, often on sandy soils.
Identification
- Cap yellow-brown and sticky when wet, with white veil patches.
- Stem with a fragile ring and a bulbous base; no volva.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 9
- Global
- 17866
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.
