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Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request
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Habitat:
Beneath Pine Trees; Maryland

Gills:
White, Free (not attached), Definite gills.

Stem:
Longest: 7.5 in, Shortest: 3 in; Diameter- Longest: 1 in-1.5 in, Shortest: approx. .5 in; white; sticky, fibrous, cotton-like parts; solid, thick.

Cap:
Diameter- Largest: approx. 9 in, Smallest: approx. 1 in; Darker, vibrant orange in center fading outward; sticky when wet, firm w/ warts; youngest bulbous, with age flatten out (see pictures provided)

Spore print color:
White

Bruising:
No noticeable bruising

Photos:
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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Pauvro]
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It may be, we need to see detailed photos of the base of the stem. Here is a good article:
http://www.mushroomexpert.com/amanita_muscaria_formosa.html


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: LouiseLouise]
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I just posted some new, more detailed pictures that include the stem as well as the habitat in which they were discovered. Any input is appreciated! Thank you!


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Pauvro]
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Yessuh, :thumbup:

Beautiful specimens!
Still, if I were you, I'd read that article :wink:


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: LouiseLouise]
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Thank you very much, Louise! We read the article and believe wholeheartedly that you are correct. :smile:


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Pauvro]
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Nice finds. var Formosa is possibly the most beautiful mushroom in premature stages

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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: slipCAST]
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Any suggestions on how to consume these? They're being dehydrated currently, and I am curious as to whether I should remove the gills, grind them up, heat them, etc. Thanks again, guys!


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Pauvro]
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6. Wow that cap is bigger than that guys head!

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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: MisterMuscaria]
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AND HIS HAND IS BIGGER THAN THE GUY!!!

GAHHHH A GIANT ON FLY AGARIC MUSHROOMS! NOOOOOO!!!


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Beege]
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Look out for the freaky staring doll behind you. Its after you amanitas

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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Pauvro]
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Quote:
Any suggestions on how to consume these? They're being dehydrated currently, and I am curious as to whether I should remove the gills, grind them up, heat them, etc. Thanks again, guys!



Dry them cracker dry and start with a low dose, maybe one mushroom.

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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Alan Rockefeller]
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That I will do. I'm thinking maybe 6 grams to start? Is any nausea curbed by drying them? I'm sorry to ask so many questions; but I understand these mushrooms have a highly respectable potency.


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Alan Rockefeller]
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I always heard there should be heat involved with fly agarics.


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Pauvro]
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Quote:
That I will do. I'm thinking maybe 6 grams to start? Is any nausea curbed by drying them? I'm sorry to ask so many questions; but I understand these mushrooms have a highly respectable potency.


I would start with half that because its hard to say how strong this variety is.

But I have never eaten them dried so I have no idea, 6 is probably ok.

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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Beege]
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Beege said:
I always heard there should be heat involved with fly agarics.


I get nauseous when I eat them raw (dried), cooking always helps for me. :thumbup:


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: AbominablGrowman]
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Do you cook them after they are dried?

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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Alan Rockefeller]
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Alan Rockefeller said:
Do you cook them after they are dried?


Yea, usually grind them up and boil w/ some ramen noodles.


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Pauvro]
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nice clean specimens you got there...
take more field shots next time, we like in field p0rn action :awesome:


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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Pauvro]
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Woah!  Gaia would be proud!

Nice haul.  According world renowned Amanita specialist, Rod Tulloss:

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Amanita muscaria var. guessowii is the common, bright yellow and/or yellow and orange fly agaric of eastern North America. The European name A. muscaria var. formosa Pers. has been mistakenly applied to this taxon. 



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Re: Amanita Muscaria var Formosa Identification Request [Re: Mr. Mushrooms]
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Thanks for the correction senor, I like to make sure I'm calling things by their proper name.

We've got two different dehydrators setup currently to get these suckers dried. We're going mushroom hunting a whole heck of a lot tomorrow, and with the abundance of mushrooms we found today still fresh in my mind, I'm sure we'll find tons tomorrow.  Will be sure to get a lot of pictures and post all about it!


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