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White Fly Agaric

Amanita muscaria

Photo by MaryOhkwari
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Spotted in a grassy spot behind my old school in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Close to a few small streams, in a damp forest preserved for it's unique plant and bird life. Taken with Sony DSC-W130. If I remember correctly, it was about 6 inches tall.

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Amanita muscaria

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
Eliese MacKinnon
The Destroying Angel, (another of the Amanita family, as well as the Death Cap) for their toxic qualities. The Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus) because of the ruffled look and how when they start to break down, it looks like thick sticky ink. And now for some reason I can't remember my last one! ha ha
MaryOhkwari
Welcome to Noah, Eliese ;D I`m in love with these mushrooms, as well. The red ones are awesome, they`re so fairy tale-esque. I really wouldn`t have guessed this was the same species, haha. I learn something new every day here...
Eliese MacKinnon
I'm used to seeing the red and white as well, this is beautiful! It's one of my 4 top mushroom favourites!
Gina9210
search it on its common name white fly agaric.
MaryOhkwari
Thanks for the ID! It does look very similar, but why is this specimen white? Is it because of its age, or something?

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PublishedJune 14, 2011

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