Fly agaric, Fly mushroom
Amanita muscaria
Family: Amanitaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. It has gills and a white spore print.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows amongst trees. It is normally linked with pines, chestnuts and birch.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Andorra, Austria, Australia, Caucasus, East Africa, Europe, Georgia, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, Tanzania, North America, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
CAUTION This fungus is poisonous. It contains the poison muscarine. It has been eaten in some places. It would need special treatment. Caution: It needs to be carefully boiled to remove the psychoactive components.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus, poisonous
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Amakokogangi, Tsiteli shkhamasok'o