A description of two novel Psilocybe species from southern Africa and some notes on African traditional hallucinogenic mushroom use.

Two new species of Psilocybe mushrooms from southern Africa are described, and the traditional use of hallucinogenic mushrooms in Africa is discussed. The paper provides taxonomic descriptions and notes on the cultural context of these fungi.

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Abstract

A description of two novel Psilocybe species from southern Africa and some notes on African traditional hallucinogenic mushroom use.