Fly Agaric vs Ozark witch-hazel
Amanita muscaria compared with Hamamelis vernalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Fly Agaric | Ozark witch-hazel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Saxifragales (Saxifragales) |
| Family | Agaricaceae (Agarics) | Hamamelidaceae |
| Genus | Amanita (Amanitas) | Hamamelis |
| Species | Amanita muscaria | Hamamelis vernalis |
Conservation Status
Fly Agaric
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Ozark witch-hazel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Fly Agaric | Ozark witch-hazel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Decomposer | — |
| Average Lifespan | 1 years | — |
| Average Length | 20 cm | — |
| Average Weight | 100 g | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Fly Agaric
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).
Ozark witch-hazel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Fly Agaric
Among the most iconic and recognizable fungi on Earth, fly agaric mushrooms display striking red caps with white flecked warts across boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere. Despite their fairy-tale appearance, they contain potent psychoactive compounds including muscimol and ibotenic acid and are moderately toxic. They form critical mycorrhizal symbioses with birch, pine, and spruce trees, exchanging mineral nutrients for carbon and playing essential roles in boreal forest nutrient cycling.
Ozark witch-hazel
No description available.
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