That's your Fly Agaric, very common all over - probably because nobody picks them to eat! You can eat small amounts (not advised) and they are hallucinogenic, I seem to recall that the myth of Father Christmas started with Scandinavians consuming them somehow and believing they could fly etc. Sounds good to me, better than most Christmases :wink:.Originally Posted by Alf
There were loads of very large Fly Agarics (I think) on the narrow root strewn paths through the pine forest at the Black Mountains race on Saturday. Apparently they are "magic" as well
Looked like these:
http://www.amanita-photolibrary.co.u...caria_4755.htm
Which leads me onto the true "Magic Mushrooms", there's an enourmous crop of them out on the hills just now, excellent year for them - if so inclined. My sister is now convinced that her horse has gone a bit loopy lately because of the Magic M's it's eating in it's field. I think she could do with a few.
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