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Amanita species, possibly muscaria

A red-capped mushroom with numerous white crusty flakes on the cap and a white stem

This colorful mushroom is among the deadliest of all mushrooms if eaten. The fungi forms beneficial relationships with the roots of trees, particularly oaks, pines, and hickories.

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Big Thicket National Preserve, Code: BITH

Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas
Latitude: 30.1642608642578, Longitude: -94.3181228637695

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12/12/2015

12/12/2015

Friday, May 22, 2020 9:29:19 AM

Friday, May 22, 2020 9:29:19 AM

Amanita muscaria, Canyonlands Unit 12-12-15.JPG

Apple Apple, iPhone 5 50, iPhone 5 back camera 4.12mm f/2.4

1/180 sec at f / 2.4

4.12 mm

ISO 50

Saturday, December 12, 2015 8:21:04 PM

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