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Contu, M., 2003

A revised key to Amanita, section Vaginatae (Fr.) QuŽl. in Europe

Presents a revision of his key, originally published in Bolletino del Gruppo micologico G. Bresadola, in 2000. Take care that the English usage of some names is different from the interpretation here (they are indicated).

Journal Field Mycology
Volume Volume 4 (4)
Page range 128-136
Coverage All the European species known at the time.
Illustrations Colour photographs of selected species.
Identify Under a Compound Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Microscopy of spores (aspect ratio) and veil structure needed at the start.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

Amanita Pers., 1797 (grisettes and amanitas) Identification Current Section Vaginatae.

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