Jackson's slender caesar
Amanita jacksonii
A species of Amanita mushrooms. Also known as American caesar's mushroom.
Jackson's slender caesar, a vibrant and distinctive species within the Amanita genus, is renowned for its striking coloration. This mushroom's vivid shades, frequently displaying intense reds, oranges, or yellows, render it readily recognizable. Originating from eastern North America, the Jackson's slender caesar thrives particularly well in the pine woodlands of the American southeast.
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Attributes of Jackson's slender caesar
Cap Diameter
5 - 12 cm
Height
8 - 20 cm
Cap
8–12 cm diameter, 80 – 120 mm wide; oval, convex; brilliant red or orange to yellow; without warts;
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free; crowded; orange-yellow to yellow; not bruising
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Yellow; covered with patterns
Stem Shapes
With Cup
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Volva
White
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Jackson's slender caesar by these plants
Oaks, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Scientific Classification of Jackson's slender caesar
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Amanita
Genus
Amanita mushrooms
Toxicity and Edibility of Jackson's slender caesar
Is Jackson's slender caesar Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
