5,132 observationsLeast Concern
Western Yellow-veiled Amanita
Amanita augusta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Basidiomycota βΊClass: Agaricomycetes βΊOrder: Agaricales βΊFamily: Amanitaceae βΊGenus: Amanita
About
Amanita augusta is a species of agaric fungus in the family Amanitaceae. Found in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, it was formerly referred to as Amanita franchetti sensu Thiers, but suspected of being a distinct species. It was formally described as a new species in 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Yellow-veiled Amanita is Amanita augusta.
- Western Yellow-veiled Amanita belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Western Yellow-veiled Amanita belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Western Yellow-veiled Amanita belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Western Yellow-veiled Amanita belongs to the order Agaricales.
- Western Yellow-veiled Amanita belongs to the family Amanitaceae.
- Western Yellow-veiled Amanita belongs to the genus Amanita.