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Western North America Destroying Angel Amanita ocreata Aliso Canyon, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Orange County, CA. 1/13/2019-1/19/2019. © Peter J. Bryant. Identified by Joanne Schwartz Occurs in the Pacific Northwest and California floristic provinces of North America, in association with oak trees. Highly toxic due to the presence of α-amanitin, for which there is no known antidote. Family: Amanitaceae Back to Fungi of Orange County, California |
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 Stipe has a ring, and a volva at the base. The ring around the stipe is very fragile and easily comes off, as in this image. Do not consider this as a critical feature in identifying this deadly species. |
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 Ring under cap |
 Ring under cap |
 Stipe has a ring and a volva |
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 Stipe has a ring and a volva |
 KOH stains cap yellow |
 Immature fruiting body ("egg") |
 Immature fruiting body ("egg") cut open |