Fly Agaric

This one of Many that have appeared near the Livery Yard at Westhill.

Amanita Muscaria (fly agaric)

With its bright red hue and distinctive white spots, the fly agaric looks like the quintessential toadstool of children’s fairytales.

It is, however the Fly Agaric, Amanita muscaria, is a hallucinogen and must be considered poisonous. These attractive fungi often appear in groups and are a common sight in all kinds of woodlands.

Usually recurring in the same place for several years, Amanita muscaria is found frequently throughout the northern hemisphere, including Britain and Ireland, mainland Europe, Asia, the USA and Canada.