Shroom.it - Passion for Mushrooms: Cultivation, Guides, Tips

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  Trichocereus bridgesii

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  Trichocereus bridgesii is a distinctive cactus commonly referred to as Peruvian or blue torch. It belongs to a specific group of such plants collectively referred to as San Pedro, in which one of the main alkaloids is mescaline with psychoactive properties. These cacti were used by the indigenous tribes of Bolivia in various rituals and ceremonies, and according to experts, they have been known for more than three thousand years.

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  Hallucinogenic mushrooms in Poland

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  Hallucinogenic mushrooms are not particularly common in Poland. Species classified as psychedelic must contain certain substances that exhibit psychoactive properties. These include, in particular, psilocybin, which is illegal in Poland. This compound has a significant effect on the senses, perception, consciousness or mood, which is why it arouses great interest among mycologists. In practice, the chances of encountering real hallucinics in Poland are quite low.

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  Lophophora williamsii

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  Lophophora williamsii is a species of stem cactus, also known as coneflower or Williams' urchin or simply peyote. This perennial plant is native to the deserts of Mexico and Texas, and its popularity is due to its content of compounds with psychoactive properties. Peyote is most abundant on limestone and clay soils. Its distinctive feature is its yellowish or pink flowers, which somewhat resemble prickly pear and open during the day.

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  Spores of hallucinogenic mushrooms

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  The spores of hallucinogenic mushrooms function as their reproductive cells, which in the natural environment develop in closed structures and burst when they reach maturity. Consequently, they are released into the open air, so they can be spread by water, wind or living organisms. Hallucinogenic mushrooms primarily include varieties of psilocybe cubensis, or Cuban coot. Their spores differ in different parameters or conditions of development.

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  Hallucinogenic mushrooms in the store

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  You can buy hallucinogenic mushrooms in the store in the form of a growkit, which contains a substrate overgrown with mycelium and various accessories to facilitate research. Kits of this type are completely legal in Poland, so you can sell and own them. The condition is not to produce fruiting bodies that contain legally prohibited psychedelic substances. The mycelium itself is ideal for microscopic observation, so mycologists often seek products in this form.

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  Mushroom spore store

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  Mushroom spore store deals with the legal sale of growkits, which include a substrate overgrown with mycelium and various accessories for hobbyists. Such a kit may contain different varieties of psilocybin mushrooms, that is, those with psychedelic properties. In Poland, possession of psilocybin mushrooms in this form is allowed by law, as long as one does not lead to the development of their fruiting bodies. Mushrooms can be fully legally collected and observed under a microscope.

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  McKennaii

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  McKennaii is a popular variety of Cuban coot, or psilocybe cubensis. These mushrooms belong to the group of so-called hallucinics, due to their psychedelic properties caused by the content of a specific substance - psilocybin. On Polish territory, their possession is illegal, precisely because of the presence of this compound. However, it is not present in the mycelium of this variety itself, which can be legally purchased for hobby purposes.

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  Psychoactive mushrooms

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  Psychoactive mushrooms are a very specific group of organisms, which include various species with unique properties. Their consumption in even a minimal dose can cause hallucinogenic effects, which is due to the content of certain chemical compounds. These mushrooms are also known as psychedelics or psilocybin mushrooms. The effects produced by the substances contained in hallucinogens can be quite varied, but they have significant effects on perception, mood, consciousness, orientation or...

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  Hallucinogenic mushrooms in Poland

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  Hallucinogenic mushrooms are not very common in Poland. For a species to be classified as psychedelic, it must contain substances that exhibit specific psychoactive properties. These include psilocybin, which is not permitted in Poland and has an effect on consciousness, mood, perception and the senses. Because of such effects, hallucinogens are attracting considerable interest among domestic hobbyists and collectors.

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  Psylocybin in mushrooms

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  The psilocybin in hallucinogenic mushrooms is the substance most responsible for their psychoactive properties. There are quite a few species in the world that contain this specific chemical compound. The Cuban coot, or Psilocybe cubensis, serves as an example. In addition to psilocybin, which has a hallucinogenic effect on the nervous system, it also contains psilocin.

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  Growing hallucinogenic mushrooms

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  Growing hallucinogenic mushrooms is illegal in Poland, largely due to their specific psychedelic properties. Regulations also prohibit the possession and sale of specified species from this group. The content of psilocybin and other chemical compounds means that, according to the regulations, such mushrooms cannot be cultivated. However, their mycelium does not contain any prohibited substances, so their sale for hobby and mycological purposes is permitted.

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  Spores of Psilocybe cubensis

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  The spores of Psilocybe cubensis are the reproductive cells of this interesting fungal species. The natural process of their development takes place in special closed structures called spores, which rupture when mature. In this way, they release reproductive cells to the outside, which are carried to other places by wind, water or other living organisms. The spores of the different varieties of this fungus differ slightly from each other, among other developmental conditions.

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