12-11-2026 17:59 via Popular Science

World’s first ‘dark magic mushroom’ discovered in Florida

A mushroom recently discovered in Florida looks unassuming, but this fungus packs a serious and surprising punch. According to mycologists writing in the journal Current Biology, Galerina indica is the first-known “dark magic mushroom,” a species featuring hefty doses of both psychedelic and poisonous compounds.Depending on their chemical makeup, many mushrooms will do one of two things. Fungi packed with psilocybin can send users on an extensive psychedelic trip, while varieties laden with
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