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Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)
This species may be recognized from illustrations in children's books, as the classical fairy or gnome mushroom or toadstool, (more often in red). It may be the source of the folk term "toadstool" as it was once thought that handling toads would give you warts, and if a toad sat on a mushroom, it would develop warts as well...hence toadstool.
The Fly Agaric is poisonus, but will not cause death in humans. The poison was once used to kill house flies.
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Gosh I've got to look for those!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteCool shot and I've learned something new today as well. Thanks :))
ReplyDeletevery cool indeed!!
ReplyDeletei like it in yellow!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful photo. Sounds like a sweet.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Roberto
Any mushroom that is so brilliantly yellow cannot be good!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Have a fabulous week.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ MLC
This is lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is an incredible shot! Perfect.
ReplyDelete...love the title for your post, and the photographs. Fungi make for such interesting pics.
ReplyDeletemushrooms are beautiful subjects. love our post--thanks for the info on toadstool.:p
ReplyDeletegreat pic and very interesting info! well done *VBS*
ReplyDeletePS - sorta reminds me of a cheese pizza - on a stick! *LOL*
Hi there - as we say in our family "impressive 'shrooms" - but then again we are just a bit silly at times!
ReplyDeleteStewart M - Australia
I have never seen a mushroom quite like this one! Lovely photo and interesting information!
ReplyDeleteWonderful this outstanding yellow mushroom in the grey earth.
ReplyDeletePretty bright color and close up shot!
ReplyDeleteVery special such a yellow mushroom, mostly they are white, brown or red.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,Filip
A yellow mushroom? Awesome! Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and the information makes the picture even more interesting.
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty little thing in yellow!
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect shot...am sure the gnome is there...lol!
ReplyDeletethanks for the visit....great to be here...:)
Poisonous, but beautiful! The red variety gives hallucinations, and was apparently eaten by the nordic vikings before they went berserk :-)
ReplyDeleteKaren girl you get the most extraordinary photos of these amazing little plants .. I love these types of pictures of the forest floor .. makes me think of my childhood and how much I loved playing in the woods : )
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Rain day here .. meaning pajama day! haha .. hope you are feeling a bit better ?
Not only did I love your macro mellow yellow shot of this toadstool, I enjoy learn about the origins of the name.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen.
Wow ! what a beautiful picture ! Even I could live in this home, lol !
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin' that color, very warm.
ReplyDeleteI kept looking at the picture expecting a gnome or an elf or brownie to emerge! Perfect picture!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo and information... nice post!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. I haven't seen a yellow mushroom yet. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic details and I love the yellow color.
ReplyDeleteHappy MM
that was certainly very yellow. Never seen that strong color before I tink.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a mushroom quite like this one. Great find!
ReplyDeleteOh I like this. Wonderful shot of a unique fungus. It was interesting to learn about the term, "Toadstool."
ReplyDeleteOh wow..what a wonderful find! Just beautiful..
ReplyDeletegreat photo and I love the title of your post
ReplyDeletelove this little guy, good title too :)
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a mushroom this yellow!
ReplyDeleteNice find.
beautiful shot an dlovely blog...greetings from tulipland...
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