Amanita heterochroma, the eucalyptus fly agaric, is a species of mushroom-forming fungus in the family Amanitaceae. It is usually found under Eucalyptus trees. Curreli, Salvatore (1992). Errata corrige [Amanita heterochroma, nom. nov.]. Micol. Ital. 21(3): 15.Neville, P. and S. Poumarat. 2004. Amaniteae. 1. Fungi Europaei 9: 1-1119.
Description
Cap: The cap is around 80 — 150 cm, it is yellow-greenish when young and is light brown out from the center. It becomes entirely brown when mature. The flesh is white and firm.
Gills: The gills are free from the stem and are crowded. The gills are first white, then it is cream-yellowish.
Stem: The stem is 100 - 180 × 15 - 25 mm. It is first gray, later becoming brown. It has a volva and a ring.
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