Species library · Mushrooms

Warty Amanita: deadly poisonous

Amanita vernicoccora

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

Warty 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 July to November in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland.

☠ Deadly poisonous
Warty Amanita (Amanita vernicoccora)

Photo: (c) Alan Rockefeller, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alan Rockefeller · iNaturalist

When Warty Amanita appears

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

Where it grows

Warty Amanita is usually found in Woodland.

Look up Warty Amanita in the app

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

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Warty Amanita: common questions

Is Warty Amanita poisonous?

Yes. Warty 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 Warty Amanita appear?

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

Where does Warty Amanita grow?

Warty 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.

Species photos via Wikimedia Commons and iNaturalist · full credits