Mushiis in Motion: "Panther Cap" Amanita Pantherina

The Amanita Pantherina mushroom most commonly known as Panther Cap. It is a stunning mushroom to look at in its natural habitat, but it is poisonous. The cap is ochre-brown with the remnants of the veil forming pure white patches on the cap. This brown and white spotted appearance is what gives this mushroom its name pantherina, resembling the coat markings of the panther.

Much like family member Amanita muscaria, this mushroom produces toxins, these toxins are poisonous and may prove deadly. The Amanita pantherina does not fall into the category of magic mushrooms as it does not have psychoactive compound psilocybin; although it is frequently called a magic mushroom.