An Overview on the Taxonomy, Phylogenetics and Ecology of the Psychedelic Genera Psilocybe, Panaeolus, Pluteus and Gymnopilus
Frontiers in Forests and Global Change May 23, 2022 Dominique Strauss, Soumya Ghosh, Zurika Murray et al. 30 citations
Psilocybin and psilocin, found in psychedelic mushrooms, show therapeutic potential for mental health disorders without the addiction and overdose risks of drugs like cocaine and alcohol. These mushrooms are naturally widespread and easily accessible. The recent surge in research and public interest has created an urgent need for comprehensive field guides and reviews. This review covers species identification, taxonomy, classification, and available DNA sequence data for psychedelic species in the genera Psilocybe, Panaeolus, Pluteus, and Gymnopilus, and also describes similar-looking harmful genera.