Source-reviewed species profile
Fly agaric Amanita muscaria
Red to orange-red cap with pale patches, a ring and a bulbous stem base. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Learning content – not identification
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Red to orange-red cap with pale patches, a ring and a bulbous stem base.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and coniferous woodland with birch, spruce or pine.
Season
Summer and autumn.
Safety status
Poisonous species. This profile is safety education and must not be used to approve a finding.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.