Updated data on Psilocybe (Hymenogastraceae, Agaricales) from the southern Brazil region and a newly proposed species
Phytotaxa February 16, 2026 Paula Santos da Silva, Virginia Ramírez-Cruz, Alexander J. Bradshaw et al.
Psilocybe is a well-known genus of fungi, commonly referred to as “magic mushrooms”, due to its production of psychoactive compounds. Research interest in this genus has experienced a resurgence due to its relevance as a potential therapy for a growing global mental health crisis. In this study, 62 specimens representing 10 species of Psilocybe from southern Brazil were examined using...