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Royal Amanita: deadly poisonous

Amanita regalis

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

Royal 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 August to November in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland. Can be confused with similar species.

☠ Deadly poisonous
Royal Amanita (Amanita regalis)

Photo: (c) Tatiana Strus, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tatiana Strus · iNaturalist

When Royal Amanita appears

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

Where it grows

Royal Amanita is usually found in Woodland.

⚠ Look-alikes

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Royal Amanita: common questions

Is Royal Amanita poisonous?

Yes. Royal 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 Royal Amanita appear?

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

Where does Royal Amanita grow?

Royal Amanita is usually found in Woodland.

What can Royal Amanita be confused with?

Toxic look-alikes: Fly agaric, Panther cap, Blusher. Only a confident identification tells them apart. When in doubt, have a find checked by a qualified mushroom expert.

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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