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Amanita muscaria (L.) Lam.
8 photos.
The "fly agaric" or "fly Amanita" . It is unpredictably
hallucinatory with the added
benefit of being unpredictably deadly. It is supposedly edible when
prepared properly
Edibility when semi-properly prepared is questionable.
1. August 8, 2011. Profile view after expansion of the cap and stalk. Soil removed to expose vulva. |
2. August 8, 2011. Top view of specimen in photo 1. Note the variation in color across the cap. |
3. August 8, 2011. Top view of a line of 3 at an early stage prior to expansion. Taken 10 feet from the specimen in photo 1 |
4. August 8, 2007. Specimen removed from soil. Cap has yet to expand. Vulva just visible at base of stalk |
5. August 6, 2006. Specimen fully expanded and split with age. Again note color variation across cap. |
6. August 6, 2006. Side view of specimen in photo 5. Ring which is part of the remains of the universal veil is visible. |
7. August 6, 2006. Low-angle view of specimen in photos 5 and 6 showing the gill structure. |
8. August 2, 2011. Another partially expanded specimen. White material is the partial remains of the universal veil. |
Photos 1-3 and 8 taken in Central Photo 4 taken at 9.5 mile Photos 5-7 taken near the
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