Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
Identification: Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric). Contains neurotoxins.
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Caratteristiche Chiave
- Bright red to orange cap
- White
- patchy remnants (warts) on cap surface
- White
- crowded
- free gills
- Robust
- pale yellow stem with annulus remnant
- Growing in soil
- likely mycorrhizal
Colore:
Bright red cap; white gills and stem
Odore:
No distinctive smell
Schema di Crescita:
Single
Ambiente:
Soil
Habitat e Distribuzione
Habitat:
Forest edge or grassland, associated with conifers or hardwoods
Distribuzione:
Widespread across Northern Hemisphere (Europe, Asia, North America)
Stagionalità:
Late Summer to Autumn
Caratteristiche determinanti per la conferma
- Stem base (volva) is missing, preventing full assessment of basal structure, critical for Amanita identification.
Valore Economico
Domanda di Mercato:
None - toxic
Fascia di Prezzo:
N/A
Uso Commerciale:
None
Informazioni Tossicità
Sintomi:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Confusion and delirium
- Muscle spasms
- Dizziness
Tempo di Insorgenza:
30 minutes to 3 hours
Primo Soccorso:
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Contact poison control center
Contatti Emergenza:
- 911 (US)
- 112 (EU/EEA)
- Poison Help (US): 1-800-222-1222
Specie Simili
Panther Cap
Amanita pantherina
Differenze Chiave:
- Cap is brown to dark brown, not red
- Warts are typically smaller and whiter
The Sickener
Russula emetica
Differenze Chiave:
- Lacks a ring or volva
- Stem is brittle and snaps easily
- Gills are attached (adnate)
Azione Consigliata
Do not consume. Handle minimally. Secure specimen for disposal. Wash hands immediately.