STUDIES ON AMANITA (AMANITACEAE) IN WEST-VIRGINIA AND ADJACENT AREAS OF THE MID-APPALACHIANS - PRELIMINARY-RESULTS

A project to describe the taxa of Amanita present in West Virginia and adjacent areas of the mid-Appalachians was undertaken. A description of the major forest types in the state is provided. Distribution data from previous collection lists, checklists, and the general literature are supplemented by collections made by the authors and others in rec ent years and by review of older herbarium material. The result is an extensively annotated list including brief macroscopic descriptions, s pore measurement data, and other information on collections examined. A key is provided to all taxa listed.