Fly Agaric Amanita muscaria

Identification
This mushroom has bright red cap with white warts.

Location
Uncommon statewide

Size
4 to 10 inch caps

Diet
It absorbs nutrients through tree roots.

Habitat
It occurs in pine and birch forests.

Activity Period
August to October

Behavior
It forms symbiotic relationships with trees. It appears after heavy rains.

Lifecycle
Fruiting occurs in late summer.

Population
The population is stable but scattered.

History
It has long been known in folklore.

Human Interactions
It is toxic if consumed.

Facts
It is one of the most iconic mushrooms.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Mycorrhizal | Pine forests birch woods | Scattered statewide