Fly agaric
Amanita muscaria var. muscaria
Highly distinctive, poisonous fungus with wart-like raised white scales. Red or orange-red cap gradually grows to 7-15cm and flattens and fades to orange-yellow with age. Both gills and bulbous-based stalk are white.
Habitat: in woodland or associated with single trees. Most often found with species of birch and pine.
Distribution: common and widespread throughout the UK.
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Fly agaric fruiting bodies (J Duncan/WTML)
