Fungus · GBIF taxon 5452395
Jackson's slender Caesar
Amanita jacksoniiAlso known as Jackson's Slender Amanita, American Slender Caesar, Eastern Caesar's Amanita
Jackson's slender Caesar emerges from a prominent white egg-like volva, unfolding into a brilliant crimson to golden-orange cap with distinctly grooved margins. Underneath, vibrant yellow gills and a yellowish stem draped with a delicate skirt ring distinguish it from many white-gilled relatives. Anchored in mutualistic partnerships with oak and pine roots across eastern North America, this mushroom plays a crucial role in woodland nutrient cycles.
Brightly ColoredForest FloorMycorrhizal
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Mycorrhizal (Exchanges soil nutrients for sugars with host trees)
Predators
- Slugs
- Fungus Gnats
- Squirrels
ThreatsHabitat loss, extensive soil compaction, clearcutting
HabitatsDeciduous and mixed oak-hickory and pine forests
Life spanFruiting body lasts 3 to 7 days; underground mycelium lives indefinitely
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAmanitaceae
- SpeciesAmanita jacksonii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Many wild mushrooms have deadly look-alikes; never eat wild fungi based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Examine the base: Carefully look for the large white sacklike volva cupping the stem base.
- Inspect the gills: Check beneath the cap to confirm the bright yellow gill coloration.
- Photograph details: Capture the grooved cap margin and stem ring for accurate identification.
European Counterpart Yaqui / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Host Plant (c) Alicia Ballard, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Davide Puddu, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Davide Puddu · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Borja Fierro, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Borja Fierro · cc-by
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