Source-reviewed species profile
Eastern destroying angel Amanita bisporigera
All-white amanita with free white gills, a ring and a sack-like volva at the stem base. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find eastern destroying angel?
Deciduous and mixed woodland, especially with oaks and other hardwoods in eastern North America.
In Mycoverse you can select Eastern destroying angel and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- All-white amanita with free white gills, a ring and a sack-like volva at the stem base.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and mixed woodland, especially with oaks and other hardwoods in eastern North America.
Months
June–November
Safety status
Deadly poisonous; even small amounts can cause severe liver injury. Deadly poisonous species. Never treat an image or app assessment as confirmation. Use qualified expertise.
Sources and review status
- USDA Forest Service – Field Guide to Common Macrofungi in Eastern Forests
- USDA Forest Service – North American Fungi Protochecklist
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy
Last reviewed: 4 October 2026.