Several common fungi, including the so-called 'magic mushrooms' Psilocybe semilanceata (also known as the liberty cap) have hallucinogenic properties and should
not be eaten. Here are
just a few to beware of:
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Amanita muscaria is a dangerous and
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. |
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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. |
