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Fly Agaric

Amanita muscaria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Amanitaceae ›Genus: Amanita

About

Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita, is a basidiomycete mushroom, one of many in the genus Amanita. It is also a muscimol mushroom. Native throughout the temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Amanita muscaria has been unintentionally introduced to many countries in the Southern Hemisphere, generally as a symbiont with pine and birch plantations, and is now a true cosmopolitan species. It associates with various deciduous and coniferous trees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fly Agaric?
The scientific name of Fly Agaric is Amanita muscaria.
What is the conservation status of Fly Agaric?
The Fly Agaric has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Fly Agaric belong to?
Fly Agaric belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Fly Agaric belong to?
Fly Agaric belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Fly Agaric belong to?
Fly Agaric belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Fly Agaric belong to?
Fly Agaric belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Fly Agaric belong to?
Fly Agaric belongs to the family Amanitaceae.
What genus does Fly Agaric belong to?
Fly Agaric belongs to the genus Amanita.

In the News

‘It didn’t seem real’: the Black mushroom hunters unearthing the US’s essential fungi

Enthusiasts say mycology offers connection, nourishment and a deeper tie to the land – and the African diaspora On her typical walk in the woods in Newton, Massachusetts, something stopped Maria Pinto in her tracks. She spotted what appeared to be a glowing yellow figure with a metallic sheen among the pine needles on the ground. It was the first time Pinto was enthralled by a mushroom – the American yellow fly agaric, a poisonous fungus that is relatively common where Pinto lives in Massachusetts. “It forced me down on my knees to examine it further, because it didn’t look real,” Pinto, a naturalist and writer, said. “It looked like it was from another dimension.” On that day in 2013, she captured the mushroom from dozens of angles on her phone. Continue reading...

The Guardian Environment · 5/16/2026