Amanita vaginata
(The Grisette)
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Location: Colorado
Spore Print: White
Edibility: Not Recommended
Color: Greyish Brown

Habitat:
Grows in the mountains and is mycorrhizal with aspen as well as confiers.

Description:
Greyish brown cap with ridges on the edges. Grows out of a volva, has a point on the center of the cap, and without a veil. Other similar amanitas are also called grisettes. This mushroom has many poisonous look-alikes.

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