But it wasn’t psilocybin, the psychedelic drug in so-called “magic” mushrooms, but instead the world’s most charismatic fungi, the red and white fly agaric mushroom, known to scientists as ...

The red fly agaric looks like a bright mushroom but it has a long history. Many cultures use it in rituals, stories, and traditions. Scientists study its effects, and people admire its look.

We've also catalogued some survey schemes that you can report your findings to. Download the full list (PDF 1.7MB), or read the highlights below. Record your first sighting of a fly agaric fungus each ...