About Amanita farinosa Schwein.
Scientific name: Amanita farinosa Schwein.
Description: The cap measures 2.5–7 centimetres (1–3 inches) in diameter. Young specimens have domed caps, while older specimens have flat caps, and the cap margin is striate. The cap is whitish grey, covered with brownish grey volval or mealy material. The gills are white, and may be either attached to the stem or free from it. They are close and crowded, and do not bruise. The stem (also called stipe) lacks a ring, and has a smallish bulb or volva at its base. The stem grows up to 6.5 cm high, and is 1–3 cm thick. It ranges in color from white to tan. The spores are white, measuring 5.5–8 x 6–8 μm, and are inamyloid. They are smooth, and shaped round to broadly elliptical. The flesh is white, and does not change color when exposed. In old specimens, the smell can be strong, and resembles the odor of mink. This poisonous mushroom resembles some other members of the Amanita genus.
Distribution and habitat: This is an uncommon mushroom. It is found in eastern North America, from summer to autumn, growing among the underwood of hardwood trees.
