Some Parts of an Amanita Mushroom

The McKnights have an interesting diagram on page 6 showing the stages of growth of the Aminita mushrooms.

Growth Stages of a gill mushroom, such as an Amanita

I have not photographed all these stages but have a few on "film".

Fly Agaric Mushroom

This shot shows the "partial veil" still intact inside.  

Fly Agaric Mushroom

In this shot the "partial veil" is rent showing the gills.

Referring back to my first photograph which shows the top of the cap, the light colored material is the "universal veil" which is torn into small segments as the cap expands.

Volva or bottom part of Universal Veil

The size of the original egg may be about the size of the "Volva".

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