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Lookalike Danger
2 / 5
Habitat
🌲 Conifer, spruce
Season
Jun – Oct
"An Agaricus that smells of almond. Huge — cap up to 10 inches. Yellows on bruising."
Mushroom ID is a rule-out game. Every entry below describes something that looks similar — learn the differences before eating.

The Prince smells of ALMONDS and has chocolate-brown gills. Death cap is odorless (or slightly sweet) with WHITE gills and a membranous volva. Smell + gill color + volva — check all three.
This species is found with or partners with the following hosts. Ectomycorrhizal hosts (green border) form a root-level partnership; ericoid / arbutoid shrubs (purple border) share the same mycorrhizal networks.

King bolete, spruce tips edible.

Generic conifer habitat — pine, spruce, fir, hemlock, or Douglas-fir. Shown when the species is reported from conifers without a specific tree.
Large regal Agaricus with golden-brown scaly cap, pink-to-chocolate gills, and a strong bitter-almond or anise smell. Often huge (up to 10 inches). One of the most prized wild Agaricus — rich almond-like flavor.
Under conifers (especially Douglas fir) and at forest edges across North America and Europe. Summer through fall.
Min Soil Temp
50°F
Moisture Need
rain 0.5in 7d
Drought Tolerance
moderate
Elevation Range
0–13,800 ft
DEADLY whites. Same gill test: Prince has PINK-to-brown gills; Amanitas have white gills.
TOXIC. Yellow stain at base; phenolic not almond smell.
Conifer, spruce
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