Biology:Panaeolus microsporus
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 | gills on hymenium |
 | cap is convex |
 | hymenium is adnexed |
 | stipe is bare |
 | spore print is black |
 | ecology is saprotrophic |
 | edibility: psychoactive |
Panaeolus microsporus is a species of mushroom in the Bolbitiaceae family.[1] It is a psychoactive species of the Panaeolus genus, containing alkaloids like psilocybin and psilosin.[2] All Panaeolus species produce serotonin and serotonin derivatives.[3][4]
Characteristics
Like all Panaeolus species, they form small mushrooms with black spores and mottled gills. The gills form spots from the uneven maturation of the spores.[3]
Habitat & Distribution
P. microsporus is found growing on dung. Their distribution has been noted within the Central African Republic.[5]
Neurological effects
Psilocybin has a chemical structure similar to that of serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation, concentration, and sleep. Psilocybin's structure is likely the reason for its effects on serotonin receptors which can impact mood and cause difficulty concentrating, restlessness, and hallucinations.[6][7]
Legality
Throughout the world, the legality of psilocybin containing mushrooms varies. Under the United Nations 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, psilocybin is listed as a Schedule I substance in the US, and a Class A drug in the UK.[8] Therefore, the possession and consumption of psilocybin-containing mushrooms is prohibited by federal law. Local and state laws may vary.
See also
- Psilocybin mushrooms
- Psilocybe
- Baeocystin
References
- ↑ Gastón Guzmán; John W. Allen; Jochen Gartz (1998). "A worldwide geographical distribution of the neurotropic fungi, an analysis and discussion" (pdf). Annali del Museo civico di Rovereto (14): 189–280. http://www.museocivico.rovereto.tn.it/UploadDocs/104_art09-Guzman%20&%20C.pdf. (on Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto)
- ↑ Andersson, Christer (2009). Occurrence and use of hallucinogenic mushrooms containing psilocybin alkaloids. Nordic Council of Ministers. ISBN 978-92-893-1836-5. OCLC 765948144. http://worldcat.org/oclc/765948144.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "PANAEOLUS in the Pacific Northwest". https://www.svims.ca/council/Panaeo.htm.
- ↑ Rutter, G. (2010-04-26). "Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: an identification guide. Paul Stamets.". Edinburgh Journal of Botany 56 (3): 466–467. doi:10.1017/s0960428600001426. ISSN 1474-0036. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0960428600001426.
- ↑ "Index Fungorum - Names Record". http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=335556.
- ↑ "Neuroscience for Kids - Hallucinogenic Mushrooms". http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/mush.html.
- ↑ "Serotonin: Function, uses, SSRIs, and sources" (in en). 2020-11-11. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232248.
- ↑ "Wayback Machine". http://www.incb.org/pdf/e/list/green.pdf.
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