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American Yellow-brown Amanita: deadly poisonous

Amanita flavorubens

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

American Yellow-brown 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 June to September in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland.

☠ Deadly poisonous
American Yellow-brown Amanita (Amanita flavorubens)

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When American Yellow-brown Amanita appears

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

Where it grows

American Yellow-brown Amanita is usually found in Woodland.

Look up American Yellow-brown Amanita in the app

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

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American Yellow-brown Amanita: common questions

Is American Yellow-brown Amanita poisonous?

Yes. American Yellow-brown 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 American Yellow-brown Amanita appear?

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

Where does American Yellow-brown Amanita grow?

American Yellow-brown Amanita is usually found in Woodland.

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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