Psilocybe mexicana
| Psilocybe mexicana | |
|---|---|
 P. mexicana in nature. |
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| Taxonomical nomenclature | |
| Kingdom | Fungi |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota |
| Class | Agaricomycetes |
| Order | Agaricales |
| Family | Hymenogastraceae |
| Genus | Psilocybe |
| Species | P. mexicana |
| Common nomenclature | |
| Common names | Shrooms, magic mushroom |
| Mycological Characteristics | |
| Spore print | Purple-brown  |
| Constituents | |
| Active constituents | Psilocin, Psilocybin, Baeocystin, Norbaeocystin |
Psilocybe mexicana is a psychedelic mushroom in the Psilocybe genus. Its first known usage was by the natives of Central America and North America over 2,000 years ago. It has been found to contain both psilocybin and psilocin.[1]
Habitat
Psilocybe mexicana is found alone or in small groups among moss along roadsides and trails, wet meadows, or cornfields and particularly in the grassy areas bordering deciduous forests. It is common at elevations between 300–550 meters (980–1,800 ft), rare in lower elevations and known only in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. Fruiting takes place from May to October.
Similar species
Hunting psychoactive mushrooms in nature can be very dangerous.
Caution is advised because poisonous or deadly mushrooms can easily be mistaken for edible ones.
History
Gallery
Psilocybe mexicana from Veracruz, Mexico
Psilocybe mexicana from Jalisco, Mexico
See also
External links
- Psilocybe mexicana (Wikipedia)
- María Sabina A Mexican curandera who used P. mexicana for healing purposes.
References
- ↑ Heim, R., Genest, K., Hughes, D. W., Belec, G. (July 1966). "Botanical and Chemical Characterisation of a Forensic Mushroom Specimen of the Genus Psilocybe". Journal of the Forensic Science Society. 6 (4): 192–201. doi:10.1016/S0015-7368(66)70336-3. ISSN 0015-7368.