Hallucinogenic Fungi

Several common mushrooms have hallucinogenic properties and should not be eaten. Here are just a few to beware of:

	Amanita muscaria is a dangerously hallucinogenic fungus. Most of the toxic material is contained in the cap of the mushroom. At least one death has been directly attributed to poisoning by this species.
	Stropharia semiglobata is one of several small fungi in this genus that bring on serious hallucinatory effects if they are eaten. This particular species grows on cattle dung in meadows; that should be enough to put most people off!

Safety First
Individual people react differently to several kinds of fungi. What to one person may act as a mild stimulant can have far more serious effects on others. Hallucinogenic fungi are toxic, and some species can cause lasting damage.