Arguably the most iconic toadstool species, and one of the most recognizable, It is a large white-gilled, white-spotted, and usually red mushroom which can grow up to 20cm in diameter and 30cm in height. Its stalk is white with a brittle texture, it has a cup liked base with shaggy rings of scales around it and a large skirt. It grows in woodland and heathland on light soils among birch, pine or spruce trees. Despite its easily distinguishable features, the Fly Agaric is a fungus with several known variations, or subspecies. These subspecies are slightly different, some having yellow or white caps, but are all usually called fly agarics, most often recognizable by their notable white spots. Although native to the UK, Fly Agaric can be quite difficult to find on the Barff, I am only aware of a handful of places around the woodland where I can find this spieces.  Although poisonous, death due to poisoning from ingestion is quite rare. Visible from August through to the end of November.