Amanita vaginata (Bull. ex Fr.) Vitt. syn. Amanitopsis vaginata (Bull. ex Fr.) Roze Coucoumelle grise Grauer Scheidenstreifling Grisette Cap 5–9cm across, ovoid at first expanding to almost flat with umbo, typically grey-brown, more rarely darker or lighter, or even white (var. alba), distinctly lined at margin. Stem 130–200 x 15–20mm, tapering towards the apex, whitish flushed with cap colour, base enclosed in large bag-like volva tinged grey, no ring. Flesh white, becoming hollow in stem. Taste and smell not distinctive. Gills crowded, adnexed, white. Spore print white. Spores globose, nonamyloid, 9–12µ in diameter. Habitat in deciduous woods, or on heaths. Season summer to autumn. Frequent. Said to be edible but best avoided due to possible confusion with the deadly Amanitas. Distribution, America and Europe.