Plant Profile: Amanita polypyramis

This species belongs to a group of large, pale Amanita mushrooms known for their distinct chlorine scent, and all are believed to be toxic.

The cap can reach up to 8 inches across, featuring a white surface adorned with cottony scales. The gills are white, moderately spaced, and detached from the stem. The stem itself is robust and significantly swollen at the base. The annulus, or ring, is large, white, and delicate, often breaking away from the cap in sizable patches or clinging to its edge in large sections, with scales present on its underside. The spore print is white, and fresh specimens emit a strong chlorine odor.

These mushrooms are typically found in forests or natural settings, often growing alone in mixed oak-pine woodlands.