ℹ️ Edibility Note
Due to its psychoactive properties and potential for confusion with deadly species, foragers should exercise extreme caution and avoid consumption.
Description
Amanita muscaria is a distinctive mushroom characterized by its bright red cap adorned with white warts. The cap can reach up to 20 cm in diameter and typically has a bulbous base with a white stipe that features a ring.
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat: Typically found in coniferous and deciduous forests, often associated with birch, pine, and spruce trees.
Region: Widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
Seasonality
Fruits from late summer to early winter, depending on the region.
Common Lookalikes
Always verify identification to avoid these similar species:
- Amanita pantherina (poisonous) - has a brownish cap and is generally more toxic
- Amanita muscariiformis (unknown) - similar appearance but lacks the prominent warts on the cap
- Amanita citrina (poisonous) - has a yellowish cap and lacks the red coloration
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