Floury Amanita (Amanita farinosa)

Habitat: Birch/conifer edge, grassy leaf litter
Cap: Pale tan to off-white, dry and powdery (“floury”)
Gills: White, free or nearly free from the stem
Stem: Slender, pale; slight basal swelling possible
Notes: Some Amanita species are dangerously toxic—photograph only.

A quiet, pale cap dusted as if with flour stood near the birches. The gills were immaculate white, the stem clean and simple—an understated *Amanita and a fitting counterpoint to the louder forest colors.*

References

• National Audubon Society: Mushrooms of North America (April 2023)
• Personal field notes, Lakeville MN (2025)

Related pages:
Jumping Mushrooms • Argill Milkcap • Turkey Tail