Panther Cap
Amanita pantherina
Family: Amanitaceae
Also called: Panther Cap, Panther Amanita, False Blusher
Overview
Brown-capped Amanita with white warts; same ibotenic acid / muscimol as A. muscaria but more potent — sends people to the hospital. Avoid.
Edibility
Toxic
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Sep–Oct
Season
Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.
Host trees & substrate
- Mycorrhizal with oak
- Mycorrhizal with beech
- Mycorrhizal with hemlock
Where it grows
See live fruiting predictions for Panther Cap on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.
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