1,277 observations
Barefoot Amanita
Saproamanita vittadinii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Amanitaceae ›Genus: Saproamanita
About
Amanita vittadinii, commonly known as the Vittadini's lepidella, is a European saprophyte mushroom classified in the genus Amanita Unlike some Amanitas, this species is known to occur without accompanying woody plant symbionts. It has a general aspect somewhat between Macrolepiota and Armillaria, but it is characterized by a pure white colour overall (whilst those genera are brownish) and by the squamous (scaly) covering of cap and stipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Barefoot Amanita is Saproamanita vittadinii.
- Barefoot Amanita belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Barefoot Amanita belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Barefoot Amanita belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Barefoot Amanita belongs to the order Agaricales.
- Barefoot Amanita belongs to the family Amanitaceae.
- Barefoot Amanita belongs to the genus Saproamanita.