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Snakeskin Grisette

Amanita ceciliae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Amanitaceae ›Genus: Amanita

About

Amanita ceciliae, commonly called snakeskin grisette and strangulated amanita, is a basidiomycete fungus in the genus Amanita. First described in 1854 by Miles Joseph Berkeley and Christopher Edmund Broome, it was given its current name by Cornelis Bas in 1984. It is characterized by bearing a large fruit body with a brown cap 5–12 cm (2.0–4.7 in) across. The cap has charcoal-grey patches, which are easily removable. The stipe is 7–18 cm (2.8–7.1 in) long, white in colour, and there...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snakeskin Grisette?
The scientific name of Snakeskin Grisette is Amanita ceciliae.
What is the conservation status of Snakeskin Grisette?
The Snakeskin Grisette has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Snakeskin Grisette belong to?
Snakeskin Grisette belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Snakeskin Grisette belong to?
Snakeskin Grisette belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Snakeskin Grisette belong to?
Snakeskin Grisette belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Snakeskin Grisette belong to?
Snakeskin Grisette belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Snakeskin Grisette belong to?
Snakeskin Grisette belongs to the family Amanitaceae.
What genus does Snakeskin Grisette belong to?
Snakeskin Grisette belongs to the genus Amanita.