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Yellow Amanita: deadly poisonous

Amanita flavella

☠ Deadly poisonous. Do not eat.What to do if poisoning is suspected

Yellow Amanita is classed as deadly poisonous in the Forage field guide. This page helps you identify it and tell it apart from similar species. It is not a foraging guide. Have every wild mushroom checked by a qualified mushroom expert before eating it.

If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away. If someone has trouble breathing, has a seizure or is unconscious, call emergency services. Don't wait for symptoms: with some poisonings they only start hours later. Keep any leftovers of the find, they help identify it.

Usually seen from September to March in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland, Woodland edges.

☠ Deadly poisonous
Yellow Amanita (Amanita flavella)

Photo: Samuel Frankel · CC BY

When Yellow Amanita appears

Typical window in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset.

Where it grows

Yellow Amanita is usually found in Woodland, Woodland edges.

Look up Yellow Amanita in the app

In the Forage app, Yellow Amanita has a full field guide entry with more photos, key features and the species it can be confused with.

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Yellow Amanita: common questions

Is Yellow Amanita poisonous?

Yes. Yellow Amanita is classed as deadly poisonous in the Forage field guide. Do not eat it. If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away, or emergency services if it is life-threatening.

When does Yellow Amanita appear?

Yellow Amanita usually appears from September to March in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather.

Where does Yellow Amanita grow?

Yellow Amanita is usually found in Woodland, Woodland edges.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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