Fly agaric  (Amanita muscaria)

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Range

This widespread toadstool occurs in Europe and North America. It was introduced to Australia, South Africa and New Zealand with pine trees imported from Europe (3).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Grows under birch and spruce trees on acidic soils (4).

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