Amanita muscaria |
Amanita muscaria:
A colorful red capped species with white or buff patches on the
pileus contains muscimol which causes
stomach upset, drowsiness, vomiting and loss of coordination and
can also be hallucinogenic almost like intoxication. Some strains
also contain muscarin. Hospitalization can result but is not fatal
unless someone already has health problems. It fruits around pine
and other tree species and is widely distributed. |