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Haymaker's Fungi (Panaeolus foenisecii)

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Panaeolus foenisecii

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Toxic

Mild Toxicity

Panaeolus foenisecii contains small amounts of psilocybin and psilocin, but the concentrations are generally too low to produce significant psychoactive effects. However, some individuals may experience mild gastrointestinal upset or anxiety. It is important to accurately identify this mushroom to avoid confusion with more potent psilocybin-containing species.

Toxin Type: Psilocybin, PsilocinReaction Type: Mild gastrointestinal upset, mild psychoactive effects (rare)

Don't confuse with these look-alikes

Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Haymaker's Fungi can be confused with:

  • Panaeolus cinctulus — mushroom
  • Psilocybe semilanceata — mushroom

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