Psilocybe cubensis (IMAGE)

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Psilocybe cubensis

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Psilocybe cubensis grows worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions, including Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. The mushroom prefers moist, fertilizer-rich soils and contains the psychoactive substance psilocybin, which is currently being researched as an active compound for the treatment of therapy-resistant depression.

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Felix Blei, Leibniz-HKI

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