Identification: Bronze Russula?

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  1. allelopath

    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Can someone id this please? My guess is Russula. Really stunning metallic bronze pileus (which is dry in the photos).
    or maybe Pluteus corvinus.
    In Pecos Wilderness, New Mexico. ~10,000 ft. Spruce forest.
     

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    allelopath, Aug 13, 2012
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  2. vitog

    vitog Contributor 10 Years

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    It looks more like an Amanita.
     
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  3. MycoRob

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    Yes, Amanita section Vaginate.
     
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    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Amanita vaganite is looking correct. If I see some this weekend, I'll check for the volval sac.
     
    allelopath, Aug 15, 2012
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    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I came across more of these. Volval sac was present so I'd say A. vaginata is correct.
     
    allelopath, Aug 19, 2012
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