The white-spotted mushroom Amanita muscaria (common name fly mushroom) is toxic - dangerously poisonous - and should NEVER be tasted. It is acknowledged however, to be the most recognized mushroom on earth. In the German and other European cultures, "the Glückspilz" is seen as a good-luck symbol and abounds in Christmas decorations, children's story books, and fairy tales.
The needle-felted gnome I made in 2018 is holding a trio of lucky mushrooms and is often used as the base for my lucky clover bracelet photos. I love the white dots on the red caps.
