Amanita verna
Amanita verna
Safety assessment
Deadly poisonous
Based on reviewed safety sources.
An entirely white amanita with no ring on the stem but a membranous volva at the base. It is deadly poisonous and one of the most dangerous species to confuse with edible white mushrooms.
Identification
- The whole fruiting body is pure white; there is no ring on the stem.
- A membranous volva sits at the stem base, often partly buried in the soil.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 8
- Global
- 1530
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.
