The fairytale toadstool: Amanita muscaria

MarkThe Gardens

Toadstools and mushrooms areĀ a common sight in the UK. Whether youā€™re talking about the Victorian era or today, there are two instantly recognisable descriptions; one is that of the closed cup mushroom ā€“ and the other isĀ theĀ Amanita muscariaĀ toadstool. You could be forgiven though, for not recognising it from its official name but, if I told you it was red with … Read More