Fly agaric
A species of Amanita mushrooms Scientific name : Amanita muscaria Genus : Amanita mushrooms
Fly agaric, A species of Amanita mushrooms
Scientific name: Amanita muscaria
Genus: Amanita mushrooms
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Description
In Northern Asia and Europe, fly agaric grows under trees near the winter solstice and is collected for ritual use tied to the season. Its characteristic shape and coloring are still ubiquitous in many European fairy tale illustrations and Christmas traditions. It is highly toxic.
Colors
Red
White
Habitat
The fly agaric species grows beneath trees of all types, especially birches, pines, and spruces. It feeds in a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids.
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General Info
Toxicity
Fly agaric is a neurotoxic fungus, with effects including abdominal pain, confusion, and severe changes in heart rate. It possesses distinct morphological features that differentiate it from non-toxic variants. It is typically found in varying ecosystems across different seasons. Consumption is not advised as it can lead to life-threatening outcomes.
Habitat
The fly agaric species grows beneath trees of all types, especially birches, pines, and spruces. It feeds in a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal
Sporocarp Height
5-20 cm
Cap Diameter
1-4 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Savoury
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America, Europe, North Africa, Central America, northern Asia; introduced in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and South America.
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Amanita Genus
Amanita mushrooms Species
Fly agaric