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Muscaria Collection

Discover the enchanting world of muscaria, also known as the Fly agaric mushroom or Amanita muscaria

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Fly agaric mushroom, Amanita muscaria

Fly agaric mushroom, Amanita muscaria. Poisonous psychoactive mushroom. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Fly agaric mushroom and imperial mushroom

Fly agaric mushroom and imperial mushroom
Fly agaric mushroom, Amanita muscaria, imperial mushroom, Amanita aurantiaca. Amanites. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Mushroom varieties

Mushroom varieties
Mushrooms: Russula integra 1, 2, 3, Lactarius torminosus 4, 5, Amanita muscaria 6, Coprinopsis radiata 7, and Lactarius piperatus 8

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Fly agaric, Amanita muscaria

Fly agaric, Amanita muscaria (Agaricus muscarius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

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toadstool
Fly agaric, Amanita muscaria, British fungus with red cap and white spots

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Poisonous mushroom Amanita muscaria, scarlet

Poisonous mushroom Amanita muscaria, scarlet top with white flecks.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria) Mushrooms Growing In The Grass; Northumberland, England

Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria) Mushrooms Growing In The Grass; Northumberland, England

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Fly agaric, Amanita muscaria, Agaricus muscarius, poisonous

Fly agaric, Amanita muscaria, Agaricus muscarius, poisonous.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Young Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) on moss

Young Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) on moss

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) in moss

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) in moss

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Picture No. 10883383

Picture No. 10883383
Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) Date:

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Picture No. 10893036
Fly Agarics - Blean Woods - Autumn (Amanita muscaria) Date:

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Picture No. 10893035
Fly Agarics - Blean Woods - Autumn (Amanita muscaria) Date:

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Picture No. 10891566

Picture No. 10891566
Fly Agaric / Fly Amanita Toadstool (Amanita muscaria) Date:

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Picture No. 10891565
Fly Agaric / Fly Amanita Toadstool (Amanita muscaria) Date:

Background imageMuscaria Collection: Fly agaric fungus cap

Fly agaric fungus cap
Close up of fly agaric toadstool cap showing remnants of the protective veil. Berkshire, UK September 2011



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Discover the enchanting world of muscaria, also known as the Fly agaric mushroom or Amanita muscaria. This captivating and poisonous mushroom, with its scarlet cap and white spots, is a sight to behold. Known by various names such as Agaricus muscarius and imperial mushroom, it belongs to the Amanita genus. Amongst the many mushroom varieties out there, the Fly agaric stands out with its distinctive appearance. Caution must be exercised when encountering this toadstool in nature, as it is highly toxic if ingested. Its vibrant colors serve as a warning sign for potential predators. Despite its toxicity, this fascinating fungus has captivated human imagination throughout history. In Northumberland, England, one can witness the mesmerizing sight of Fly Agaric mushrooms growing amidst lush green grass. These young specimens emerge from moss-covered grounds like tiny bursts of color in an otherwise serene landscape. The presence of these Young Fly Agarics adds an element of mystique to their surroundings; they seem almost otherworldly against the backdrop of soft mosses. Their delicate yet striking features make them a subject worthy of admiration and intrigue. As we explore nature's wonders, let us marvel at the beauty that exists even within potentially dangerous organisms like muscaria. From afar or up close under careful observation – these Fly agarics remind us that even in seemingly ordinary places lie extraordinary secrets waiting to be discovered.