Willow Shield
Pluteus salicinus
psychoactive
Distribution
Europe and North America. Common on willow stumps.
Habitat
Saprotrophic on dead willow and poplar wood.
Season
Summer to autumn.
Toxin Type
Psilocybin
Symptoms
Psilocybin causes mild to moderate hallucinogenic effects. Greyish-blue bruising indicates psilocybin content.
Hallucinogenic Effects
Contains psilocybin and psilocin. Produces mild visual enhancement, color intensification, and altered perception. Effects are generally weaker than Psilocybe species.
User Reported Vision
Willow shield patterns appeared with green-tinged visions. Salicinus spirits protected willow groves. The world was a shielded green sanctuary.