POISONOUS MUSHROOMS AND THEIR ALLIES
Amanita muscaria





Psilocybe cubensis


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.


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