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Psilocybe
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Psilocybe
genus of toxic mushrooms; contain an indole alkaloid which causes incoordination, tremor, stumbling, recumbency and hypersensitivity. Includes P. cubensis, P. semilanceata. Called also mad or magic mushrooms.

Psilocybe
Toxicology A genus of mushrooms that contains psilocybin, a hallucinogen Clinical 20–60 mushrooms may be ingested to obtain the desired hallucinogenic effect; small amounts of Psilocybe spp evoke euphoria, accompanied by dizziness, and weakness; larger amounts alter temporal and spatial perception, causing visual disturbances Management Supportive; effects are transient. See Poisonous mushrooms.


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The Psilocybe mushrooms such as Psilocybe azurescens and Psilocybe cyanescens absorb phosphorus from their surrounding in order to synthesize the psilocybin molecule (0-phosphoryl-4 hydroxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine), which can make up 2 percent of its mass.
The current investigators primarily are using psilocybin, an active ingredient derived from Psilocybe mushrooms, which are indigenous to North and South America and Europe.
Clark was arraigned yesterday on the following charges: Possession of marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession of psilocybe mushrooms, possession of Percocet, possession of a firearm without an FID card, and improper storage of a firearm.
 
 
 
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