Fly Agaric (Noun)
Meaning
Poisonous (but rarely fatal) woodland fungus having a scarlet cap with white warts and white gills.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fly agaric fungus, with its bright red cap and white spots, grows in forests around the world and is known to be toxic if ingested.
- Fly agaric mushrooms can be easily identified by their distinctive white warts and the ring on their white gills.
- While fly agaric fungus is poisonous, people who accidentally consume it rarely suffer fatal consequences.
- The bright colors of the fly agaric serve as a warning to animals, as it is highly toxic, especially to small creatures.
- Fly agaric grows in association with the roots of pine, birch, and fir trees in woodland environments, and can be recognized by its large size and distinctive cap.