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Dark magic mushroom is first to contain both psychedelic and toxic compounds

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The world of mushrooms is surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. One thing seems clear: There are magic mushrooms, containing psychedelic compounds, and there are poisonous mushrooms, containing amatoxins. Or is it?

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  1. Live Science

    Florida's 'dark magic' mushrooms have a deadly combination of chemicals never seen before (opens Live Science)

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    Scientists have discovered that a known mushroom, Galerina indica , contains both psychedelic chemicals and deadly toxins.

  2. Science News

    This magic mushroom can kill (opens Science News)

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    Researchers in Florida unearthed a “dark magic mushroom” that boasts a combination of hallucinogenic and poisonous traits.

  3. Gizmodo

    Mushrooms Tend to Be Deadly or Trippy. This One Is Both (opens Gizmodo)

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    Found in Florida, the “dark magic mushroom” is the first species known to have both toxic and psychedelic properties.

  4. Phys

    Dark magic mushroom is first to contain both psychedelic and toxic compounds (opens Phys)

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    The world of mushrooms is surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. One thing seems clear: There are magic mushrooms, containing psychedelic compounds, and there are poisonous mushrooms, containing amatoxins. Or is it?