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Panther Cap

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Amanita pantherina, also known as the panther cap, false blusher or panther amanita for its resemblance to the true blusher, is a species of fungus found across Eurasia with both poisonous and psychoactive properties.

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Identification
Distinguishing Appearance
Cap 5 to 18 cm wide, deep brown to hazel brown, with densely distributed pure white to sordid cream warts 1
Scientific Name
Amanita pantherina 1
Sources
1. Amanita pantherina - Wikipedia
  • Infobox, taxon name
    Amanita pantherina
  • Description section
    The cap is 5?18 centimetres (2?7 inches) wide, hemispheric at first, then convex to plano-convex, deep brown to hazel-brown to pale ochraceous brown, densely distributed warts that are pure white to sordid cream
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