Solitary Amanita
Amanita strobiliformis
poisonous
Distribution
Southern Europe, Mediterranean region. Rare but distinctive.
Habitat
Mycorrhizal with oak and pine in warm Mediterranean forests.
Season
Summer to autumn.
Toxin Type
Ibotenic acid / Muscimol
Symptoms
Ibotenic acid/muscimol poisoning with neurological symptoms. Large warty cap makes it distinctive.
Hallucinogenic Effects
Contains muscimol causing visual distortions, drowsiness, and altered consciousness.
User Reported Vision
Solitary strobiliform patterns appeared like pine cones. Solitary amanita spirits stood alone and proud. The world was isolated and majestic.