Fly agaric
Amanita muscaria (L.) Lam.
Description
The toadstool of fairy tales: a red cap with white warts, often under birches and pines. It is poisonous and its compounds affect the nervous system.
Curiosity
Its name recalls the old practice of placing pieces in milk to attract flies.
Psychoactive compounds
muscimol, ácido iboténico
Risks
It can cause anxiety crises, confusion and risky behaviour, and can be mistaken for deadly species. Its legal status varies by country.
