Panther cap
Amanita pantherina
Safety assessment
Poisonous
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A brown amanita with white patches and a ringed stem. It carries toxins that cause delirium and seizures.
Identification
- Cap brown with evenly spaced white veil patches.
- Base bulbous with a clearly defined rim, but without a sack-like volva.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 27
- Lithuania
- 344
- Estonia
- 206
- Global
- 29455
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.
