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Stijve, T. & Kuyper, T.W., 1988

Absence of Psilocybin in species of fungi previously reported to contain Psilocybin and related Tryptamine derivatives

The authors describe the results of tests of increased sensitivity for detecting Psilocybin and related compounds which go against previously published reports.

Journal Persoonia
Volume Vol 13, Part 4
Page range 463-465

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Taxonomic Scope

Gymnopilus fulgens (J. Favre & Maire) Singer, 1951 (a rustgill) Background Reading Current
Gymnopilus junonius (Fr.) P.D. Orton, 1960 (Spectacular Rustgill) Background Reading Current As Gymnopilus spectabilis.
Psathyrella candolleana (Fr.) G. Bertrand, 1913 (Pale Brittlestem) Background Reading Current
Hygrocybe psittacina var. psittacina (Schaeff.) P. Kumm., 1871 (Parrot Waxcap) Background Reading Current
Rickenella fibula (Bull.) Raithelh., 1973 (Orange Mosscap) Background Reading Current
Rickenella swartzii (Fr.) Kuyper, 1983 (Collared Mosscap) Background Reading Current

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casts doubt on some species in this list Guidelines for Field Mycologists - the practical interpretation of Section 21 of the Drugs Act 2005: http://www.britmycolosoc.org.uk/files/DrugsAct2005_Guidelines.pdf

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