Strange Mushroom

[PhotoHobbyist109]

Saw this strange mushroom today. The layered base is peculiar. What is it?

 

[KJ_North]

FOUR!

Saw this strange mushroom today. The layered base is peculiar. What is it?

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[cgw111]

Probably hallucinogenic but then could be toxic, too.
Any Mycologists on deck?

 

[Jeff1542]

Very odd ...

 

[denum110]

Would be interesting to know whether this is the final stage of growth, or will it blossom into something more familiar. As it is, it kinda looks like a pawn from a giant chess game.

 

[PhotoHobbyist109]

Would be interesting to know whether this is the final stage of growth, or will it blossom into something more familiar. As it is, it kinda looks like a pawn from a giant chess game.

I'll try to get another pic if a squirrel doesn't eat it. It is on a bicycle trail three miles into the woods.

 

[4073704]

Apparently its a

Amanita virgineoides​

Fungus season is about to start in UK.

cheers
JBO

 

[PhotoHobbyist109]

Apparently its a

Amanita virgineoides​

Fungus season is about to start in UK.

cheers
JBO

I googled Amanita virgineoides which popped up a picture of another mushroom, Amanita Abrupta, which has the strange layered bottom. That maybe it. I saw it this morning and it has not changed yet.

Amanita abrupta - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[4rum]

I seem to see a veil protruding from beneath the cap. I think it will open, like most Amanitas. And, most are toxic. Great shot!

 

[PhotoHobbyist109]

I seem to see a veil protruding from beneath the cap. I think it will open, like most Amanitas. And, most are toxic. Great shot!

The wiki link said it will open up and become flat.

Update: Unfortunately, someone picked the mushroom this morning.