The Fly Agaric or Amanita muscaria is by far the most recognizable mushroom in the world. Its iconic red cap with white dots is known around the world as a classic “toadstool”. In popular culture it is associated with Christmas/Santa Claus, Vikings in a berserker rage, and as a trippy mind altering mushroom (Through the Looking Glass/Alice in Wonderland). However, not all the popular assumptions made about this mushroom are true. . In my most recent podcast episode I debunk some of the most comm

A little history on Amanita, also known as ‘fly agaric’🍄 its earliest known use can be traced back to the Indigenous peoples of Siberia, where it was employed as a sacred sacrament in shamanic rituals and used as a means of communing with the spirit world. Archaeological evidence has also found Amanita m. used by prehistoric peoples in Northern Europe. A ceremonial bowl was found in Götaland, Sweden, containing Amanita m. indicating its use of approximately 6000 years ago. 🍄⚗️Medicinal Uses Di

The fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) and King Bolete aka porcini (Boletus edulis) are often found growing near each other in the same habitat and season. The fly agaric is mildly toxic, but can be boiled in water several times to remove the toxins. King boletes are delicious sweet nutty meaty mushrooms, one of my favorites. #mushrooms #mycology #mushroomasmr #amanitamuscaria #boletusedulis #porcini | Fascinated By Fungi

Fly Agaric mushroom | Fungus Friday

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