Amanita sp.

In Taman Paku Pakis UKM

Johari Jalinas School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, 43650 UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan E-mail: johari_j@ukm.my

Amanita sp. Photo: Johari Jalinas

Family: Amanitaceae; Order: Agaricales Description: Amanita is an attractive mushroom with brightly coloured caps often

ornamented with scales. However, many species are highly poisonous and deadly when consumed. Known as Death Cap and Destroying Angel. Many amanitas are mycorrhizal, growing and forming their basidiocarps in close association with forest trees. The basidiocarp is complete with a ring and volva.

Amanita sp. Photo: Johari Jalinas

References:

Tan Teck Koon. 1990. A Guide to Tropical Fungi. Singapore Science Centre. Page: 102-103