Mushroom
(or, too much time on my
hands).
Photos of a real
mushroom which grew in my yard (circa 1991-92)
Anyone know what variety it is? Replys will be posted below.
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Reply of June 27, 2003.... Unfortunately, some of the most poisonous mushrooms there are--
are the ones that regularly grow on lawns. I`m no Mycologist, but I have
been an amateur mushroom hunter for 15 years. An 'educated' guess at this
one would be one of the Amanitae. Noting the color (pure white) / the
location (open/grassy/sunny) / the 'ring' on the stem (remains of the
"veil"-- a thin,encapsulating membrane that encloses the mushroom when it
first breaks the surface)
Warning: Nearly all amanitae are deadly-poisonous and should be avoided.
They are involved in most serious mushroom poisonings because of their easy
availability/ beauty-- if there are young children in your household - I`d
remove all that you see as a precaution...
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