Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Also known as Fliegenpilz

Poisonous

The storybook red-and-white mushroom. Rarely fatal, but ibotenic acid and muscimol cause delirium, nausea and seizures.

Poisonous in this game means: Toxic to humans — ranges from serious stomach upset to lethal.

Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms and cannot account for lookalikes, regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.

Genus

Amanita muscaria sits in the genus Amanita. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.

Amanita muscaria

Genus

See also