American Yellow Fly Agaric (Mushroom)

Coniferous and deciduous forests, often found in mulch or soil near trees (mycorrhizal relationship)

Decomposer/Mycorrhizal (obtains nutrients from tree roots and organic matter)

Fruiting body of a fungus; appears after rain in late summer and fall

Highly toxic/poisonous if ingested; provides ecological benefit through symbiotic relationships with trees