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It is a fairly large [[mushroom]] with a bright red [[cap]] that ranges from 8-20 cm in diameter. The white spots on the cap are remains of the [universal veil]], a membrane that covers the [[mushroom]] at a young age. A [[partial veil]] usually forms a skirt like ring on the upper region of the [[stalk]]. The [[stalk]] or [[stipe]] is white or cream in color ranging from 5-20 cm high and 1-2 cm wide. The [[gills]] are free or slightly attached and are white in color.<ref>[http://www.erowid.org/plants/amanitas/amanitas_muscaria_muscaria.shtml]</ref><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanita_muscaria]</ref> | It is a fairly large [[mushroom]] with a bright red [[cap]] that ranges from 8-20 cm in diameter. The white spots on the cap are remains of the [universal veil]], a membrane that covers the [[mushroom]] at a young age. A [[partial veil]] usually forms a skirt like ring on the upper region of the [[stalk]]. The [[stalk]] or [[stipe]] is white or cream in color ranging from 5-20 cm high and 1-2 cm wide. The [[gills]] are free or slightly attached and are white in color.<ref>[http://www.erowid.org/plants/amanitas/amanitas_muscaria_muscaria.shtml]</ref><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanita_muscaria]</ref> | ||
==Distribution and habitat== | |||
The ‘’’’’fly agaric’’’’’ [[mushroom]] grows in symbiosis with birch, pine, and fir.<ref>[Letcher,Andy Shroom: A Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom 2007 pp.118]</ref> It can be found in regions of both hemispheres (Alaska, Siberia, Scandinavia, central Europe, North America, Australia, Mexico, the Philippines) and in other regions where the aforementioned trees are located. The ‘’’’’fly agaric’’’’’ is also found in the form of [[fairy rings]].<ref>[http://www.flyagaric-amanita.com/distribution_habitat.html]</ref> | |||
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Description and significance
Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric, is a psychoactive fungus. Known as the fly agaric for its ability to kill houseflies when combined with milk.[1] The common hallucinogenic compounds found in Amanita muscaria are ibotenic acid (α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-isoxazoleacetic acid) and muscimol (5-(aminomethyl)-3-hydroxyisox-azole).
It is a fairly large mushroom with a bright red cap that ranges from 8-20 cm in diameter. The white spots on the cap are remains of the [universal veil]], a membrane that covers the mushroom at a young age. A partial veil usually forms a skirt like ring on the upper region of the stalk. The stalk or stipe is white or cream in color ranging from 5-20 cm high and 1-2 cm wide. The gills are free or slightly attached and are white in color.[2][3]
Distribution and habitat
The ‘’’’’fly agaric’’’’’ mushroom grows in symbiosis with birch, pine, and fir.[4] It can be found in regions of both hemispheres (Alaska, Siberia, Scandinavia, central Europe, North America, Australia, Mexico, the Philippines) and in other regions where the aforementioned trees are located. The ‘’’’’fly agaric’’’’’ is also found in the form of fairy rings.[5]