This magnificent Amanita jacksonii, the Eastern Caesar's Mushroom, is among the largest Amanitas I ever found. Listed as edible but not choice, the taste is said to be somewhat fishy. Others say specimens found further north (Maine) have excellent flavor. I may try a little to satisfy my curiosity, and be able to say I've eaten more than one species of Amanita (A. rubescens).
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| Amanita jacksonii, Eastern American Caesar's Mushroom |
To give an idea of size and stature, the knife case at the base of the mushroom is 3.75" long.
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| Amanita jacksonii, Eastern American Caesar's Mushroom |
Here's my hand for a size comparison. You can also see the large, white sack-like volva at the base of the mushroom. The specimen was solitary, with oak being the predominate tree in the vicinity.
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| Amanita jacksonii, Eastern American Caesar's Mushroom |
