Amanita Muscaria (Noun)
Meaning
Poisonous (but rarely fatal) woodland fungus having a scarlet cap with white warts and white gills.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The amanita muscaria is a highly recognizable and poisonous fungus, often found in woodland environments.
- Amanita muscaria has been mistakenly used for culinary purposes in the past, resulting in numerous hospitalizations and near-fatal outcomes.
- Some ancient cultures revered the amanita muscaria for its reported psychoactive properties, but its toxic effects often overshadowed its potential benefits.
- Children and pets should be kept away from the amanita muscaria mushroom due to its highly poisonous nature.
- The amanita muscaria fungus contains ibotenic acid and muscimol, which are responsible for its psychoactive and poisonous properties.