Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)

Edibility:Poisonous

Cap: 10-20cm red with white warty scales. Convexed at first later flat.

Gills: White, gills are seen to curve up and join the cap. They do not join onto the stem at all." class="glossary_link" href="/mushrooms/glossary#free">free, crowded and broad.

Stem: White with a large hanging ring and bulbous base.

Spores: White

Flesh: White and firm

Habitat: In groups on the ground. Associated with particularly with birch but also found with other trees (both broad leaf and connifers).

Frequency: Very Common