Everyone is familiar with mushrooms such as amanita. They are found in literature, in children's fairy tales. The red-faced amanita is the most recognizable mushroom in the world. Today we will take a closer look at the main types of mushroom, talk about the appearance, and also tell you about where they grow. Find out if there are edible types of mushroom.
Amanita red
Let's start with the most recognizable species of mushroom, which is familiar to everyone. It is he who meets in fairy tales and all poisonous mushrooms are associated with him.
Edible or not
It would seem that the fly agaric can not be edible in any way, because it is not only the strongest poison, but also causes hallucinations. 
However, it is worth knowing that toxic and psychoactive substances dissolve well in hot water. This tells us that if you cook the mushroom, changing the water several times, there is a chance to get a completely edible mushroom. Check this information is not worth it, because the number of poisons in each individual mushroom varies, because of what, even with proper cooking, you can seriously poison.
It is interesting to read about the medicinal properties and the use of the mushroom.
It is worth mentioning that many animals eat a fly agaric (bears, deer, squirrels). At the same time, scientists could not establish why they add such a poisonous product to their menu. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the poisons that are part of, destroy microorganisms and parasites. 
Other name
The following names of the fungus are found in the scientific literature: Agaricus muscarius, Amanitaria muscaria, Venenarius muscarius. All names are associated with the use of the fungus against flies.
How does it look
The appearance of the fungus does not need a detailed description, but it is worth pointing out the most basic points.
- The cap may have a diameter of from 8 to 20 cm, but the most common size is 10-12 cm. In young specimens, it has the shape of a sphere. When the fungus matures completely, the cap first becomes flat, and then begins to sag. On the surface there are white warty flakes.
- The pulp on the underside of the cap is colored white. If you cut off the upper skin, then under it the pulp will be painted in warm colors - yellow or orange.
- The plates forming the wrong side of the cap have an average width of 1 cm.
- The leg of the fungus is cylindrical, straight, has almost the same diameter along the entire length. Height varies from 8 to 20 cm. In mature specimens it is hollow.
Important! In old fungi, white warts can wash off with precipitation.
When and where it grows, twins
This species can be found only in those forests where birch or spruce grows. All for the reason that the mycelium enters into symbiosis with these trees, after which it develops and forms the aerial part. Red Amanita is found only in the temperate climate of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows on oxidized soils. The elevated part is formed from August to October. 
Separately, it should be said about what other mushrooms can confuse this species. The Caesar mushroom, which is not very common in our country, is very similar to the poisonous “brother”, although it is quite edible. He also has a kind of "skirt" on the leg, but differs in that his hat is similar in color to chanterelles.
Learn more about chanterelles: where they grow and how to distinguish, medicinal properties, freezing and pickling.
It is found only in southern Europe. 
Death cap
Then we will discuss the most poisonous fungus in the world, which also belongs to the genus Amanita. Find out more about what a pale toadstool is.
Edible or not
Eat pale toadstool prohibited in any way. Even after boiling with changing water, this fungus retains its toxicity. 
To kill an adult, enough to give him about 30 grams of pulp. Death occurs as a result of the most powerful intoxication, which causes the appearance of toxic hepatitis (the liver refuses), as well as acute heart failure. As a result of the action of toxic substances, the liver begins to rapidly collapse. Kidneys do not have time to remove toxins and simply refuse.
Important! The danger is the absence of symptoms of poisoning on the first day. Death after consumption occurs after 1.5 weeks in any case.
Other name
Pale toadstool is also referred to as a green mushroom or a white amanita. The Latin name of the species is Amanita phalloides. 
How does it look
- The cap of the fungus has a diameter of up to 10 cm. At the initial stage of development of the fruiting body, it has a dome-shaped shape, but with time it becomes flat and then concave. As for color, there are several variations. In some regions, the marsh green grebe is found, in others - yellowish-brown. Also, the cap may have a white color.
- The flesh is colored white. A distinctive feature is that when damaged and prolonged contact with oxygen, the flesh does not change its color. It has a very faint odor.
- The length of the leg varies in the range of 8-15 cm in length, and 1-2.5 cm in diameter. Color is identical to the hat. Sometimes there are mushrooms, on the leg of which the moiré pattern is clearly visible.
- The plates are white, soft to the touch, arranged freely.
- A distinctive feature of white toadstool is the presence of Volva. This is a small part of the fungus, which is similar in appearance to a burst egg, and performs the function of protection. You can notice Volvo only in young mushrooms. In them it has a width of up to 5 cm, partly in the soil, white, sometimes - slightly yellow.
When and where it grows, twins
You can meet the most dangerous mushroom in the world on fertile soils where it feels best. As in the case of the red fly agaric, grebe enters into a symbiosis with trees, so you can find this fungus in any deciduous forest where beeches, oaks, hazel trees grow. Sometimes found in open areas, where often graze livestock.
It is distributed in the temperate climate of Eurasia, and is also found in North America.
Separately, it should be said about twins. The fact is that because of the toadstool, a huge number of people die each year only because it is confused with champignon.
Learn more about champignons: the benefits and harm to the body, methods of cultivation, the technology of cultivation at home, freezing in a home refrigerator.
If the toadstool is painted in pure white, then an inexperienced mushroom picker, cutting off only a hat, can easily confuse and eat an incredibly dangerous mushroom. Also toadstool confused with green russula, floats and greenfinch. 
In order not to confuse champignon with toadstool, you should first of all look at the color of the plates, which darken in mushrooms with time. In the green mushroom they always remain white. As for syruzhek, they never form a Volvo, and there is also no ring in the upper part of the leg. The flesh of the russula is fragile, and at the mushroom - fleshy, dense.
Video: how to distinguish between a toadstool and green russula
The greenfinch has not only the outer part of the cap painted, but also the plates. They have a greenish color. Also, greenfinch has no Volvo.
Amanita Battarry
Another type of amanita, which is not very toxic. 
Eating
Amanita Battarry attributed to conditionally edible mushrooms. It means that they are poisonous rawhowever, after proper heat treatment, they lose toxicity and can be eaten.
Important! Toxicity depends not only on the correctness of preparation, but also on the age of the fungus, as well as the place of growth, therefore it is not recommended to experiment with this variety.
Other name
This species is also called the battarra float. The Latin name is Amanita battarrae. 
How does it look
- The cap of young mushrooms has an almost ovoid shape. With age, it looks like an umbrella or a dome. The average diameter is 5-8 cm. The distinguishing feature is the ribbed edges of the cap, which resemble a wavy shell in structure. Painted in greyish brown or olive with a yellow tinge. Enough thin, not fleshy.
- The leg has a length of 10-15 cm, and a diameter in the range of 8-20 mm. Fully covered with fine scales as well as a protective film. Painted in brown with a yellow tinge monophonic color. Light or dark spots are not observed.
- The plates are painted white, but closer to the wavy edge of the cap they become yellowish.
When and where it grows, twins
You can meet conditionally edible mushrooms in mixed and coniferous forests. The formation of the fruiting body occurs from July to October.
Important! Battarry is not found on alkaline soils, which is worth remembering.
You can confuse the discussed variety with a "fellow" from the genus Amanita - a gray float, which is completely edible. The gray float has a white color of the base and legs, and its plates are much lighter.
Learn more about the varieties, differences and properties of pusher mushrooms (floats).
Amanita Vittadini
Consider an unusual species that is not typical for our climate. Let's talk about the features of Vittadini. 
Edible or not
Rather contradictory characteristics of the fungus in terms of edibility. Some scientists argue that it can be eaten, because it does not contain poisons, others refer Vittadini to slightly poisonous.
In any case, given the rarity of the fungus, it is dangerous to collect it, since there is a great chance to confuse it with the toxic species of the same mushroom.
Other name
The Latin name is Amanita vittadinii. This species has a large number of alternative names, namely: Agaricus vittadinii, Armillaria vittadinii, Aspidella vittadinii, Lepidella vittadinii, Lepiota vittadinii. 
How does it look
The mushroom has a very strange appearance, so it is very difficult to confuse it with the mushrooms familiar to our zone.
- The cap has a diameter of 7 to 17 cm. The young fruit body forms a semicircular wide-bell-shaped cap, which, over time, increases in diameter and becomes flat. Color varies from brown to greenish. An important distinguishing feature is the presence of a large number of scales that cover the outer side of the cap. Scales have an average size, as well as small blotches of black.
- The flesh is white, soft, after contact with oxygen (when cut) begins to darken. It has a pleasant smell, like edible mushrooms.
- The foot has a length of 8 to 16 cm, and a diameter of up to 25 mm. Painted white and covered with noticeable rings. It also contains scales.
- The plates are wide enough, loose, painted white. Over time, the color changes to cream with a gray tint.
When and where it grows, twins
To begin with, this is one of the few species that does not enter into symbiosis with trees or shrubs. It is found in the steppe and forest-steppe regions.
As for climate, Vittadini loves warm, mild weather, and therefore is common in southern Europe. Rarely found in southern Asia, as well as in some regions of Russia (Stavropol Territory and Saratov Region).
You can confuse this species with a deadly white fly agaric, which differs from the fungus in smaller size. Also, the well-to-do “fellow” grows exclusively in the forest, forming mycorrhiza.
Can be confused with umbrellas, which do not belong to poisonous mushrooms, so this error will not affect the health.
Learn how to identify an edible mushroom umbrella and not get on the twin.
The fruit body is formed about 7 months - from April to October.
Amanita white smelly
The name itself suggests that further we will discuss not an edible mushroom, which is characterized by an unpleasant odor that frightens both wild animals and humans.
Edible or not
it deadly mushroom, the use of which leads to death. No treatment will help to make the fruit body edible for humans, and even extremely small doses will cause organ failure and intoxication of the whole organism. 
Other name
This variety is known to us by the alternative names white toadstool or snow-white toadstool. It is also called a fly agaric. The Latin name is Amanita virosa.
How does it look
- The cap has a diameter in the range of 6-11 cm. The young fruit body has a conical or spherical cap, which, over time, becomes similar in shape to an umbrella. The cap is painted in pure white, but sometimes there are specimens with a gray blotch, which occurs due to the influence of the external environment.
- The leg is very long, reaching 10-15 cm in height, having a small diameter - up to 2 cm. There is a raid in the form of flakes. White colour.
- The flesh is white, does not change color at the cut when in contact with air. It has a very unpleasant smell, which gives chlorine.
- Plates have identical white color, soft, free.
When and where it grows, twins
You can meet this stinking variety in coniferous and deciduous forests, where the mushroom comes into symbiosis with trees and shrubs. Prefers wet sandy soils. Distributed in the northern temperate zone in Europe and Asia. The formation of the aboveground body occurs from June to October. 
Let us omit the similarity of this species with other amanitas, since most of them are not eaten, and if they are, they are used only by experienced mushroom pickers. But it is worth talking about the similarity with champignons. The fact is that inexperienced mushroom pickers can take white toadstool for champignon, especially if the collection is held at dusk. The champignons have a short leg and a more fleshy cap, and the plates of the mushroom are painted black or pink. Also, the champignon does not have a vulva, which the white toadstool has (hidden in the ground).
Did you know? Before the battle, the Vikings drank an infusion based on fly-agaric, after which their minds clouded and they did not feel pain or fear, even if they were going to certain death.
Spring Amanita
The next species received such a name for the reason that it forms the aboveground bodies in large quantities in the spring, and not at the end of summer or autumn, like most other fly-agaric mushrooms.
Edible or not
Spring fly agaric is deadly mushroomsimilar in toxicity with white toadstool. The use of even an extremely small amount of pulp is fatal. 
Other name
Since toxicity is similar to the white toadstool, this fly agaric is called spring toadstool and white fly agaric. The Latin name is Amanita verna. Scientific synonyms: Agaricus vernus, Amanitina verna, Venenarius vernus.
How does it look
- The hat is painted white, has a diameter in the range of 4-10 cm. In the center of the cap is a spot that has a cream color. In young mushrooms, it is dome-shaped, and in adults it is flat, with a small, pointed protrusion in the center.
- The flesh is very dense, pure white, has an unpleasant smell.
- The plates are also painted white, like other parts of the above-ground body.
- In the place where the stem connects with the cap, in adult mushrooms there is a well-marked white veil.
When and where it grows, twins
The spring grebe loves a warm climate, so it can be found in the southern parts of the temperate zone. The species grows exclusively in deciduous forests.
Important! Mushroom likes alkaline soil. On acid does not grow.
You can mix up the spring toadstool with a white float. Poisonous fungus differs from edible unpleasant odor, as well as the presence of a ring on the leg. There is also a similarity with the beautiful Volvariella. The main differences are the color of the cap and the smell. Volvariella has a sticky substance that is not present in the toadstool.
Amanita high
Consider the species of amanita, which is found in the forest zone. Let's talk about the differences and features.
Eating
A controversial variety, which in some sources is indicated as an edible mushroom, and in others - inedible. Considering that the species are similar to each other, it is not recommended to eat even after repeated heat treatment. 
Other name
The Latin name is Amaníta excélsa. In the scientific literature there are also such names: Agaricus cariosus, Agaricus cinereus, Amanita ampla, Amanita spissa and others.
How does it look
- The cap in diameter reaches 8-10 cm, has a hemispherical shape, which changes to the shape of a disk when fully matured. The edges are fibrous. Painted in gray or brown. With increased humidity, the cap becomes sticky. You can also notice large bright scales that are easily washed off with water.
- The foot has a length of 5 to 12 cm, and a diameter of up to 25 mm. At the base there is a characteristic thickening. The overall shape is cylindrical. Formed aboveground bodies have a noticeable white ring. Above it, the leg is white or greyish, and under it is light gray, scaly.
- The flesh is colored pure white. The smell is either completely absent or present, but very weak (anise).
- The plates are frequent, partially adherent to the leg, painted white.
When and where it grows, twins
Most often grows in coniferous forests, where it forms a symbiosis with trees. Sometimes it can be found in leafy plantings, but quite rarely. Variety is common in the temperate zone. The formation of the fruit body occurs in summer and autumn.
Above, we wrote about the fact that the mushroom is edible, but it is very easy to confuse it with another “fellow”, which is highly toxic. The problem is that the panther fly agaric, which looks like a high fly agaric, differs only in snow-white warts on the cap. Именно по этой причине собирать, а тем более употреблять в пищу обсуждаемую разновидность очень рискованно.
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Мухомор желтовато-коричневый
Let us discuss the properties and appearance of a completely edible mushroom mushroom, which is still ignored not only by beginning mushroom pickers, but also by experienced ones. 
Eating
Another conditionally edible mushroom, which can be eaten, but only after heat treatment. In its raw form, it is dangerous to humans.
It is not particularly popular not only due to the fact that it can be confused with dangerous specimens, but also because of the lack of fleshyness of the cap.
Did you know? The composition of poisonous fly agarics includes two hazardous ingredients: muscarine and muscaridin. Interestingly, the first one causes kidney failure, and the second has a stupefying effect, but also blocks the action of the first. As a result, a person survives if the amount of muscarine and muscaridin is about the same.
Other name
The people called this species "float", because of which the following alternative names appeared: red-brown float, brown float, orange mushroom. The Latin name is Amanita fulva. 
How does it look
- The cap has a diameter of 5 to 8 cm, painted in golden brown or brown-orange color. To the touch feels mucus, which is covered by this organ of the fungus. Young toadstools have a dome-shaped cap, and fully formed ones are flat. In the center of the cap is clearly visible a dark spot, and there is also a noticeable knob. The edges are clearly visible on the edges.
- The leg is brittle as it is hollow inside. The average length is 10 cm, but it can grow up to 15 cm. The diameter rarely exceeds 1 cm, there is a noticeable thickening in the lower part. The color is white, in rare cases there is a brownish tint.
- The flesh is thin, almost absent near the edges. Painted white. Differs in wateriness, and also lack of a smell.
- The plates are free, often located, have a cream or pure white color.
When and where it grows, twins
The variety loves waterlogged marsh soils, so it forms mycorrhiza with those trees that grow in such places. It is found in both pine and deciduous forests. It is interesting that you can meet the float not only in Eurasia, but also in North America, as well as in Africa. The mushroom reached the Japanese islands.
The formation of the aboveground body occurs from July to October.
Important! There are both single mushrooms and groups.
It is easy enough to confuse with other species of the so-called float, but this is not critical, as they are conditionally edible. The absence of a ring helps to distinguish it from poisonous toadstools.
Royal Amanita
Next in turn is the hallucinogenic type of amanita, which at the beginning of the “zero” was chosen as the “mushroom of the year”. Let us consider in more detail the appearance and properties. 
Edible or not
In extremely small quantities, the royal variety causes strong hallucinationswhich last about 6 hours, after which comes a severe hangover. But if you use a sufficiently large amount of pulp, then the death is guaranteed. In terms of toxicity, it is comparable to the red and panther varieties.
Other name
The Latin name is Amaníta regális. This mushroom is also called royal in England, but in other European countries the species received its alternative "names": the king of Swedish fly agarics, brown red amanita, Agaricus muscarius, Amanitaria muscaria. 
How does it look
- The royal mushroom has a sufficiently large cap diameter - from 8 to 20 cm. The outer part is covered with yellow large flakes, which in young specimens merge, forming a continuous veil. The cap at the initial stage has an egg shape, which at the time of aging becomes flat with a slightly concave center. The color is dark brown or olive.
- The leg also differs in length, which is 10–20 cm and with a diameter of 15–20 mm. At the base there is a thickening resembling an egg. Closer to the cap, the leg becomes thin. The surface is velvety, painted white. From touch can darken, as there is a raid. There are also wart flakes and a ring on the stalk.
- The flesh has a yellow-brown color, almost no smell.
- The plates are frequent, adherent to the pedicle at the initial stage. Painted in cream color.
When and where it grows, twins
As is the case with many other species of amanita, royal forms mycorrhiza with coniferous and deciduous trees (spruce, pine, birch). Distributed in Europe and Russia, and also found in Alaska and in Korea. The period of fruiting is from July to October.
You can confuse a royal mushroom with a red and panther mushroom mushroom, but this does not change the situation, because all three species are dangerous for humans, so there is no point in considering differences.
Learn how to distinguish the mushrooms and boletus from false poisonous mushrooms.
Amanita Panther
In the previous sections, we recalled this form, which is also not safe for humans. Further we will specify the detailed characteristic of a panther mushroom. 
Eating
The toxicity of the fungus is comparable to bleached and dope. When used, even an extremely small volume, causes a failure of organs and organ systems, which ends in death.
Other name
In the people, this species is called gray amanita. The Latin name is Amanita pantherina. Other scientific synonyms: Agaricus pantherinus, Amanitaria pantherina, Agaricus pantherinus. 
How does it look
- Hat from 4 to 12 cm in diameter, painted in a brown glossy color. The shape of the dome-shaped at the initial stage, and convex at the time of maturation of the dispute. A characteristic feature is the presence of a large number of small white flakes that cover most of the cap.
- The foot has a length of 4 to 12 cm, and a diameter of about 12 mm. Painted white. It has a cylindrical shape. To the top slightly narrowed, and below there is a tuberous extension. The surface of the stem is porous, there is a ring that is very low, very fragile.
- The flesh is white, in contact with oxygen, the color does not change. It has a noticeable unpleasant smell.
- The plates are frequent, painted white. By the foot does not grow.
Important! A hat can have several colors, namely: brown, light brown, gray, dirty-olive.
When and where it grows, twins
Included in symbiosis with coniferous and deciduous trees, therefore, it occurs in the corresponding plantings in the temperate zone. You can detect a panther mushroom under a pine, beech, oak. Feels great on alkaline soils, but does not like acidification. The fruit body is formed from the beginning of July to the end of September.
Amanita grungy
We turn to another interesting species of amanita, which belongs to a separate subgenus Lepidella.
Edible or not
Even if the mushroom was edible, then you would hardly have eaten it, given the disgusting appearance of the ripened aboveground body. 
There is no unequivocal answer about edibility, as the variety is little studied. Considering this, it is dangerous to eat a mushroom with a mushroom, because you do not know how to prepare the product and how your body will react to it.
Important! There is no information about deaths after eating this fungus.
Other name
This species has no alternative names, but only the Latin version - Amanita franchetii.
How does it look
- The hat has a diameter of 4 to 9 cm, very fleshy, painted yellow or olive with a brown tint. A young mushroom has a spherical cap, and a mature mushroom has a flat, with slightly upturned edges.
- The leg has a length of 4 to 8 cm, about 15 mm in diameter. Painted in brownish-yellow color, dotted with small flakes. When ripe becomes hollow.
- The flesh is colored white. On contact with air, the cut turns yellow. It has a pleasant smell.
- The plates are located freely. They are white in the young mushroom, and yellowish in the mature one.
When and where it grows, twins
To meet this mushroom in nature is very difficult, but possible. It forms mycorrhiza with oak, beech, hornbeam. It grows in mixed forests. It is found throughout Europe, as well as in Central and South Asia, Japan, the USA, Algeria and Morocco. The elevated body is formed from June to October.
As for the similarity with other mushrooms, then, perhaps, this is the only species of mushroom that is not similar to other mushrooms. It can not be confused even with "brothers". And given the rarity, this mushroom will be more likely a valuable find for collectors than an unpleasant surprise for a novice mushroom picker.
Amanita bristly
Next, let's talk about the form of the fly agaric, which from a distance resembles a white hedgehog. Let's discuss the features of bristly fungus. 
Edible or not
Bristly Amanita is referred to as inedible mushrooms. It is not monstrously toxic, but it will cause poisoning even after heat treatment. 
Other name
Other names of this species are widespread, namely: fat bristly and prickly-toed mushroom. The Latin name is Amanita echinocephala.
How does it look
- The cap has a diameter of 6 to 14 cm. In young fruit bodies, it is spherical, in mature ones it is disclosed as an umbrella, wide. Differs fleshy. The hat is painted white, there are flocculent residues of bedspreads. Also on the cap there are quite large warts, thanks to which the mushroom got its name. Warts are gray.
- The leg has a length of 10 to 15 cm, in rare cases it reaches 20 cm. The average diameter is 25 mm. The unusual structure of the leg allows you to distinguish the view from other varieties of amanita. The stem has a thickening in the center, while the base, which is immersed in the soil, has a pointed shape. Painted white. Closer to the base there are clearly visible white scales of small size.
- The flesh is different in density, has a white color, as well as a frightening unpleasant odor. Directly under the skin has a slightly yellowish color.
- The plates are wide and freely. In a young mushroom, they are painted white, and in a mature one, pink.
When and where it grows, twins
Bristly Amanita is common in both deciduous and coniferous forests, but prefers to form mycorrhiza with oak. It grows on alkaline soils near rivers and lakes, loves a well-hydrated substrate. Most often found in southern Europe, as there is the most suitable climate for it. Rarely enough to be found on the territory of Israel and in the Caucasus. The aging period is from July to October.
You can confuse this species with pineal mushroom. Pineal has a pleasant smell, as well as white color plates, which does not change with aging. 
Amanita bright yellow
A colorful variety of amanita mushroom, which an inexperienced mushroom picker can confuse with common edible mushrooms, even raw. Let's discuss the features and use of the fungus. 
Edible or not
There is no concrete answer to this question, since in some countries it is eaten, and in others it is either classified as conditionally edible or poisonous. Bright yellow fly agaric exhibits varying degrees of toxicity, which varies depending on the area and region of growth. It is for this reason that the mushroom is eaten in France, and in neighboring Germany it is classified as poisonous.
The problem lies not only in toxicity, but also in the fact that after eating the product, serious hallucinations occur, and if you use too much, then there is a high chance of falling into a coma.
Important! In case of poisoning, the symptoms are similar to the panther mushroom.
Other name
The Latin name is Amanita gemmata. Alternative names are represented by scientific synonyms, namely: Agaricus gemmatus, Amanitopsis gemmata, Venenarius gemmatus. 
How does it look
- The hat has a diameter of 4 to 10 cm, painted in bright yellow color with a faint tinge of salad. Sometimes the color may change to pale orange or light brown. The shape of the cap is dome-shaped, however, the upper part is slightly raised with a noticeable transition, due to which the shape of the young mushroom resembles an isosceles trapezium. In an adult mushroom, the shape of the cap is flat, with the edges slightly curved down.
- The leg is very fragile, slightly elongated, has a length of up to 10 cm and a diameter of up to 15 mm. Painted white with a faint yellow tint. Young fruit bodies have a ring.
- The flesh has a yellowish color. When you break a smell of radish.
- The plates are free, soft, painted white in young mushrooms and light ocher in mature ones.
When and where it grows, twins
The bright yellow fly agaric comes into symbiosis mainly with coniferous plants, but can also grow in deciduous forests. Loves sandy soils, so it is not found on loams. Common in temperate climates. The formation of the aboveground body occurs from May to September.
You can confuse this variety with the previously discussed float. The differences are in the size of the cap. At a float there is a well appreciable film volvo, and the leg has no thickening. You can also confuse with a mushroom mushroom. The main difference is the smell. The fungal mushroom has a distinct smell of raw potatoes.
Amanita ovoid
Next, we consider a rather strange species of amanita, which belongs to a separate subgenus of Lepidella. Let's talk about what is special about this mushroom. 
Edible or not
The mushroom is considered edible, however, there have been cases of poisoning, so for beginners it is better not to use it for cooking various dishes. Also, the fungus should not be collected for the reason that it is very similar to other poisonous species of mushroom.
Important! An egg-shaped mushroom will be listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation in the Krasnodar Territory.
Other name
There are no alternative names. There is only a Latin designation - Amanita ovoidea. 
How does it look
- The cap has a diameter of 6 to 20 cm, painted in pure white. Initially, it has an ovoid shape, which is why the species got its name, but during maturation the cap straightens out, after which the cap becomes convex-prostrate.
- The stem is dense, has a length of 10 to 15 cm and an average diameter of 4 cm. At the base there is expansion. Painted white. The leg is completely covered with a mealy white scurf.
- The flesh is white, dense enough, does not change color when in contact with air. Smell and taste are practically absent.
- The plates are wide, arranged freely. Painted white, but during maturation can be cream.
- The main feature of this type is the presence of a white "skirt" that hangs down from the cap. It is painted white. A fully ripened fungus may be missing.
When and where it grows, twins
You can meet both in deciduous and coniferous forests, but most often the fungus enters into a symbiosis with oak, beech and chestnut. Occurs in the southern temperate zone. The egg-shaped mushroom prefers alkaline soils. The formation of the aerial part takes place from August to October.
It is easy enough to confuse the species under discussion with the deadly poisonous “brethren”, such as: a stinky toadstool, spring or close. The main difference is the wavy belt around the cap, as well as the presence of a ring.
Did you know? Ointment based on a mushroom, which is used for radiation injuries of the skin and mucous membrane (radiation).
Caesar amanita
In conclusion, we will discuss in more detail the Caesar amanita, which we recalled in previous sections. Let's talk about his qualities. 
Eating
Fully edible mushroom, which since ancient times is considered a delicious delicacy. Cooking is not limited to cooking. It can be dried, fried, baked on the grill. Young fruit bodies are used in pure form, adding to salads. Perhaps, this is the only species of amanita, which in all sources is attributed to fully edible mushrooms. 
Other name
There are quite a few alternative Russian names: cesarean mushroom, cesarean mushroom mushroom, caesar mushroom, royal mushroom. The Latin name is Amanita caesarea.
The most popular edible types of mushrooms are: boletus, milk mushrooms, boletus, honey agarics, aspen mushrooms, white mushrooms.
How does it look
- The cap has a diameter of 8 to 20 cm, is hemispherical in shape at the initial stage, and flat after spore aging. The edges of the cap are covered with noticeable grooves. The color is monochromatic, resembling the color of chanterelles (golden-orange). The remains of the bedspread are missing.
- Leg length from 8 to 12 cm. Diameter - 20-30 mm. Painted in yellow-orange color, lighter than the cap. There is a tuberiform base, which in young mushrooms resembles a chopped egg.
- The flesh is very fleshy, colored in a clarified yellow color. Smell and taste are practically absent.
- The plates are painted in the same color as the cap. Enough wide, loose, fringed at the edges.
Important! An overgrown mushroom stinks of hydrogen sulfide (rotten eggs).
When and where it grows, twins
Forms mycorrhiza with oak, beech and chestnut. Occurs more often in deciduous forests, but has been seen in conifers. Loves sandy, not overmoistened soils, as well as warm mild climate. Distribution area converges with the cultivation of grapes. You can meet him in Azerbaijan, Georgia, in the Carpathians, as well as on the Mediterranean coast. The formation of the fruit body occurs in summer and autumn. 
Caesar mushroom is very easy to confuse with the red mushroom, because at a certain stage of development the mushrooms are similar in coloring. To prevent a fatal error, you need to carefully examine the plate and the leg. In the red mushroom they are white, not yellowish. Also do not forget about the white warts, which are absent in the Caesar mushroom.
Video: History of Caesar Mushroom
Remember that only an experienced mushroom picker can distinguish an edible from a deadly species, so do not eat unfamiliar mushrooms in any way. Даже условно-съедобный гриб может вызвать серьезное отравление, если он растёт вблизи фабрик, заводов или автомагистралей.
