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How to Identify/Find Amanita Muscaria Mushrooms

The Amanita Muscaria mushroom, or the Fly Agaric mushroom, is a mushroom native to the northern hemisphere. It can be found in Britain, America, and all across the rest of the northern hemisphere. It was also introduced to the southern hemisphere by accident and so can be found in places there, but it’s mostly found in the north. Please note that they are considered dangerous but should you need to identify or find them then it’s not that difficult; they’re very common. They have their medical uses but be sure to know what you’re doing with one before you do it. Identifying the Amanita Muscaria The Amanita Muscaria is pretty conspicuous and large so it’s easy to spot. It starts out looking like a small white egg but eventually gains a red cap that becomes covered in white warts. The cap continues growing but the warts don’t, making them look smaller by comparison. If the mushroom you find has a large red cap and white to yellow warts you can consider that it’s most likely an Ama