Amanita nouhrae

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Amanita nouhrae
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Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Amanitaceae
Genus: Amanita
Species:
A. nouhrae
Binomial name
Amanita nouhrae
Truong, Kuhar & M.E. Sm. (2017) [2]

Amanita nouhrae is a very rare mushroom in the Amanita genus. [3]

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Description

Amanita nouhrae is a truffle-like sequestrate mushroom that is whitish and is relatively small with a ruffled surface. [4]

Rarity

Amanita nouhrae is exceedingly rare, with an estimated mature population of about 600 mushrooms. [1] [3]

Ecology

Amanita nouhrae is a mycorrhizal mushroom. It forms relationships with Nothofagus or more specifically N. antarctica , N. dombeyi , and N. alpina . [4]

Habitat

Amanita nouhrae can be found in Argentina and Chile or more specifically the Andean Patagonia forest. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Amanita nouhrae". IUCN RedList. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  2. ↑ "Record Details: Amanita nouhrae Truong, Kuhar & M.E. Sm". Index Fungorum. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  3. 1 2 Keech, Kaylee (2023-11-15). "Discover 22 Amazing Types of Rare Mushrooms". A-Z Animals. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  4. 1 2 3 "Amanita nouhrae". IUCN RedList Info. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
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