Psilocybe montana - description of where it grows, poisonous mushroom

Mushrooms containing psilocybin can cause sad consequences for those who regularly consume them. The substances that are produced in them throughout the entire period of development are very dangerous for humans. The psilocybe species is represented by 20 different genera, one of which is montana. Psilocybe entered the history thanks to the Indians who used them in rituals.

Detailed description

The described fungus Psilocybemontana, or as it is also called mountain psilocybe, belongs to the Strofariev family. The psychoactive substances contained in it make it one of the most poisonous and toxic mushrooms. Therefore, so that he does not randomly get into your basket, it is important to imagine what it looks like:

The mushroom cap is small in diameter. It reaches only 2.5 cm. Its thin-fleshy hat has radial notches at the edges, reaching half its radius. The color scheme depends on humidity. So, in sunny weather without precipitation, the mushroom is yellow-brown. And after heavy rain it becomes dark brown. Only in the recently grown fungus is a somewhat later flattening of its semicircular shape observed. In the center of a hat of a ripe mushroom infrequently, but it is possible to find a mastoid tubercle.

The thin flesh of a Montana is brown.

On the back of the hat you can see the plate of the mushroom. In the process of further maturation of the fungus, these plates begin to darken.

Where does the mushroom and its fruiting occur

Very often, psilocybe montana grows in sandy soil, hidden by dense thickets of fern. Near it are found areas with lichens and mosses. The mushroom can also be found in the mountains, which are abundantly covered with dense forests.

Psilocybe montana bears fruit twice a year. The first period of its bearing occurs in late May and until early July. The second is from August to October. Sometimes you can find this mushroom in December. It all depends on the climate in which it lives. The psychotropic effect of the fungus on humans leads to a strict prohibition of its turnover in most countries. For a long time, fruiting only complicates the fight against its illegal circulation.

The effects of hallucinogen on the human body

During the development of a toxic fungus, it produces psilocybin. As is well known, this substance is a powerful psychedelic. Penetrating into the body, psilocybin is converted into another substance - psilocin. And the effect of this substance is already similar to the effect of the effect on the central nervous system of LSD and mescaline. To clearly show the following symptoms, it is enough to use only 10 grams of psilocybin:

1. The normal perception of space and time is disturbed. It becomes far from reality.
2. Poor sensitivity of your body.
3. The appearance of various sound and figurative hallucinations (the appearance of someone else's "speech" in the head; a series of rapidly changing bright images and images).
4. Instability of mood. Fast jumps from pleasure to panic attacks.
5. Convulsive muscle contraction.
6. Increased sweating.
7. Disruptions in the cardiovascular system.
8. Physical exhaustion.
9. Often dizzy.
10. Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

There are cases of overdose in the history of psychotropic effects mushrooms.With it, people with a sick heart often die.

The logical consequences of taking such mushrooms

Instead of the desired relaxation, continued use of psilocybin will lead to a severe form of chronic dependence. You should not assume that such a dependence does not pose any danger. If there is a constant craving for psilocybin, this already speaks of drug addiction with its grave consequences:

• A critical decrease in intellectual and physical indicators.
• Persistent depression.
• Suicidal tendencies.
• The appearance of problems with the law.

In the end, a person who was looking for a way to break away will suffer complete degradation, the end of which, most likely, will be his death. After all, psilocybe montana belongs to the class of hallucinogenic mushrooms. They can become a source of severe addiction to anyone who dares to try them.