Source-reviewed species profile
Grey veiled amanita Amanita porphyria
Grey-brown cap, grey-violet ring and a rimmed bulb at the stem base. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find grey veiled amanita?
Acidic coniferous and mixed woodland, often with spruce or pine.
In Mycoverse you can select Grey veiled amanita 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.
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Field features
- Grey-brown cap, grey-violet ring and a rimmed bulb at the stem base.
Habitat and search guidance
Acidic coniferous and mixed woodland, often with spruce or pine.
Months
August–November
Safety status
Not for food; may cause gastrointestinal reactions and can be confused with dangerous amanitas. Not presented as a food mushroom. This profile supports learning and safer boundaries; it does not approve a finding.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.