Tis the season for Amanita muscaria tributes. Despite being the most recognizable mushroom in the world, it suffers from an image problem. Many people assume this mushroom is deadly and dangerous to touch because of its red color, it is not. The confusing arises from the fact that Amanita muscaria is simultaneously toxic, tr!ppy, and edible depending on how it is processed. . If eaten straight up raw, the ibotenic acid can cause very severe GI upset and potentially worse symptoms (coma & brain d

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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

Amanita Muscaria; Herb of Immortality