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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.

Facts
Classification
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 2
Relationship to People
Venomous or Dangerous to Humans 1
Identification
Distinguishing Appearance
Cap 5 to 18 cm wide, deep brown to hazel brown, with densely distributed pure white to sordid cream warts 1
Comparison
NatureServe Rank
GNR Unranked 3
Scientific Name
Amanita pantherina 1
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated 4
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Amanita, Taxa
Source Wikidata: Panther Cap

In Biome

Source Amanita pantherina - Wikipedia
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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
  • Article text: "Amanita pantherina, also known as the panther ca"
    Amanita pantherina, also known as the panther cap, false blusher, and the panther amanita due to its similarity to the true blusher (Amanita rubescens), is a species of fungus found in Eurasia with poisonous and psychoactive properties.
  • In Biome: Temperate Forest, Article text: "The panther cap is an uncommon mushroom, found i"
    The panther cap is an uncommon mushroom, found in both deciduous, especially beech and, less frequently, coniferous woodland and rarely meadows throughout Europe, western Asia in late summer and autumn.
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2. GBIF Species API
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3. NatureServe Explorer: Amanita pantherina
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)
Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "GNR"
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4. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Amanita pantherina
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 8961574, category field
Quote, GBIF taxon key 8961574, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
International Union for Conservation of NatureView the Source
Wikidata: Panther Cap
  • Wikidata Q45547, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
  • Child Taxon Of: Amanita, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon)
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