Straight from a fynbos fairytale, meet Amanita muscaria, also known as Fly Agaric.
With its striking red-and-white cap, this curious fungus is as enchanting as it is practical, a watery solution of it has been used as a natural fly repellent for centuries.
But take note: this mushroom is not for eating, it’s for magic potions only!
From all of us at Grootbos Foundation, we wish you a weekend full of flowers, wonder, and the kind of beauty that catches you by surprise.
Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...
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