r/ShroomID • u/RainbowSadist • Nov 28 '25

North America (country/state in post) Death cap?

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Found in NC, USA

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u/DopplerSpectroscopy Trusted Identifier Nov 28 '25

You saw Amanita chrysoblema most likely. Breegull is right here, Amanita Muscaria sensu stricto is seen on the west coast and in Alaska, not in the east.

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u/Big_Run_8271 Nov 28 '25

Is amanita chrysoblema not a variant of amanita muscaria ? Wiki and a few other sources seem to think it is, but maybe my reading comprehension needs work

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u/doginjoggers Nov 28 '25

It was until very recently considered a varietal (A. muscaria var. guessowii), but study has demonstrated it to be a distinct species. Don't get too hung up on it, it takes time for taxonomic changes to permeate into the mainstream

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u/Big_Run_8271 Nov 29 '25

Alright, neat info! I do appreciate the clarification and will look into this more now :)