🌿Native Nature

Western Destroying Angel

Amanita ocreata

Taxonomy

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

About

Amanita ocreata, commonly known as the death angel, destroying angel, angel of death or more precisely western North American destroying angel, is a deadly poisonous basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita. Occurring in the Pacific Northwest and California floristic provinces of North America, A. ocreata associates with oak trees. The large fruiting bodies (the mushrooms) generally appear in spring; the cap may be white or ochre and often develops a brownish centre, while...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Destroying Angel?
The scientific name of Western Destroying Angel is Amanita ocreata.
What is the conservation status of Western Destroying Angel?
The Western Destroying Angel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Western Destroying Angel belong to?
Western Destroying Angel belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Western Destroying Angel belong to?
Western Destroying Angel belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Western Destroying Angel belong to?
Western Destroying Angel belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Western Destroying Angel belong to?
Western Destroying Angel belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Western Destroying Angel belong to?
Western Destroying Angel belongs to the family Amanitaceae.
What genus does Western Destroying Angel belong to?
Western Destroying Angel belongs to the genus Amanita.