Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World

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The definitive identification guide to more than 100 species of psychedelic mushrooms across the globe, from the author of Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms “Full of clear, accurate information and sound advice, Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World will appeal to anyone wishing to expand their psychic and mycological horizons.”—David Arora, author of Mushrooms Demystified Throughout history, humans have incorporated psychoactive mushrooms into our lives in myriad ways, including religious ceremonies where the fungi were worshiped through consumption in annual Aztec feasts and the secretive ancient Greek Eleusinian mysteries. In Psylocibin Mushrooms of the World, renowned mycologist Paul Stamets provides a fascinating overview of these misunderstood mushrooms and their continued significance in today’s culture, detailing more than 100 species through colorful photographs, graphs, and the individual effects of each mushroom. He also explores the psychedelic mushrooms’ deadly lookalikes and warns readers about the dangers of consuming wild mushrooms. Complete with a glossary, supplemental resources, and comprehensive illustrations, Psylocibin Mushrooms of the World is the ultimate guide to demystifying and understanding psychedelic mushrooms. Review: little bit late delivery, but it's arrived. - for me as amateur nice book. Review: Excellent—the most comprehensive guide to World Psilocybe species… - A comprehensive and detailed guide to Psilocybe mushrooms. It becomes quickly evident that the author is a world expert, lover and devoted researcher of Psilocybe and its close relatives. The book details the characteristics of most currently known Psilocybe fungi. A systematic method of identification is taught, based on mushroom phenotype along with comments on blueing reactions, habitats and locale. Images of each species are included and the number of species included is truly extensive. Analytical results of psilocybin, psilocin and baeocystin levels are reported for many species. Differentiation of Psilocybe species from similar looking toxic and lethal fungi is covered well. Highly recommended indeed—especially compared to cheaper, poor quality, very brief Kindle ‘books’ published on this subject. This superb Guide is the only one most Psilocybe enthusiasts will ever need to buy.