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I spotted these guys today on a trail run in the East Bay, CA. It just rained so there were lots mushrooms and amphibians out! I pointed these mushrooms out to my son as cool organisms that are not to be eaten.

I saw all of the death cap features I've read about / been warned about, except for a volva. But maybe there's one buried under the leaves. These were growing under what might be oak trees.

view of amanita gills

I'm aware the Western Destroying Angel also grows in this area, and might be more likely to appear at this time of year?

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[โ€“] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 18 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Show us the volva

It looks like the gills aren't attached which is a sign that it is but a cross section would help. Almost certain it is though, especially being under an oak. Bit late in the year yeah but california is temperate enough that its still entirely possible.

[โ€“] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 21 points 3 days ago

Show us the volva

Bro at least ask for a dm...

But in general when in doubt just don't fuck with them. Let it do it's thing, mushrooms don't last long anyways.