Fly Amanita (IMAGE)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Fly Amanita

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With its red and white cap and hallucinogenic properties, the fly amanita has long inspired art and literature. It's friendly association with plants came about by letting go of a few key genes, new research finds.

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Jacqueline Hess

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