Organisms

Psilocybe

A genus of small mushrooms in the family Strophariaceae. Some species are known for their hallucinogenic properties.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A genus of small mushrooms in the family Strophariaceae. Some species are known for their hallucinogenic properties.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Magic Mushrooms
  • Teonanacatl Mushrooms
  • Mushroom, Magic
  • Mushroom, Teonanacatl
  • Teonanacatl Mushroom

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Agaricales (1962-2008)
  • Basidiomycota (1966-2008)

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  1. B01w.300w.179w.100w.660w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Psilocybe. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055391. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055391
  2. Psilocybe. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psilocybe
  3. Psilocybe. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q850667