Psilocybe stametsii - a new New Species of Magic Mushroom Named After Paul Stamets
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Psilocybe stametsii - a new New Species of Magic Mushroom Named After Paul Stamets
A newly discovered species of magic mushroom has been named after the legendary mycologist Paul Stamets. The species is believed to have a unique combination of chemical compounds that set it apart from other known magic mushroom species.
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A newly discovered species of magic mushroom has been named after the legendary mycologist Paul Stamets.
The new species, was discovered in a cloud forest in Ecuador and has been collected twice: once in 2011 by Dr. Bryn Dentinger of the University of Utah, and again in 2022 by Giuliana Furci of the Fungi Foundation along with friends including author Robert Macfarlane and musician Cosmo Sheldrake.
The newly discovered species, Psilocybe stametsii, was named in honor of Stamets, who is widely known for his work on mushroom cultivation and for promoting the benefits of mushrooms for human health and the environment.
“His contribution to the global appreciation of fungi is undisputed and unparalleled,” says Giuliana Furci, founder of the Fungi Foundation.
Psilocybe stametsii is a type of psychedelic mushroom that contains psilocybin, the compound known for its mind-altering effects. The species is believed to have a unique combination of chemical compounds that set it apart from other known magic mushroom species.
Stamets was thrilled to learn of the naming, saying,"I am deeply honored by this recognition – and excited to go on a field expedition to see this species in its natural habitat. To be recognized like this is the greatest honor that a mycologist can receive, and that two renowned mycologists co-authored this discovery deepens my appreciation. I also feel a keen responsibility to further protect the mycodiversity of fungi in all their wondrous forms. They are truly fantastic!”
The discovery of Psilocybe stametsii highlights the importance of continued research into the diversity of fungi and their potential benefits to human health and the environment.
Only between 5-10% of Fungi around the world are known, so documenting new species like this is critical. As more species are discovered and named, our understanding of the fungal kingdom will continue to grow and evolve.
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