False Death Cap

False Death Cap

Amanita citrina
poisonous

Distribution

Europe and North America, very common in deciduous and mixed forests.

Habitat

Mycorrhizal with broadleaf and coniferous trees, especially oak and pine.

Season

Summer to autumn.

Toxin Type

Bufotenin / GI Irritants

Symptoms

Contains bufotenin and GI irritants. Causes nausea, vomiting, and mild neurological symptoms. Often confused with deadly A. phalloides, causing dangerous foraging errors.

Hallucinogenic Effects

Bufotenin may cause mild visual disturbances and dream-like states, but effects are weak compared to true hallucinogenic species.

User Reported Vision
Citron yellow false death cap patterns appeared. Bufotenin spirits with toad-like features appeared. The world was yellow and toad-like.