A Monograph of the Australian Species of Amanita Pers. ex Hook. (Fungi)

Abstract

Descriptions are given of 46 taxa. and a key is provided to facilitate identification. Whenever possible line drawings of microcharacters for the species have been reproduced. Coloured illustrations of certain taxa based on original water-colours by the author and his son. and also on colour transparencies. are included. Three new combinations are proposed: Amanita effusa (KaJchbr.) Reid. A. grisella var. hueala-velala (Reid) Reid and A. punclala (Clel. & Cheel) Reid.