Common Name(s)	Fly Agaric
Latin Name	Amanita muscaria
Description	Fungi. The cap is bright red with white wart like spots which may be washed off by the rain leaving the cap smooth and faded, approx. 15 cm (6 ins.) across. The stalk is white. This is one of the best known fungi as it is often seen in children's books or wildlife illustrations.
Hazards	This fungi is very attractive to children and adults alike as the bright colours are very tempting to touch.
Effects	The symptoms can appear after a very short time drowsiness, twitching and a death like sleep, vivid visions and even coma. Symptoms usually subside after about 7 or 8 hours. There has been at least one reported death after eating this fungi.
Growing Season	Late Summer to late Autumn.
Location	Grows mainly around Birch trees in light shade.
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