Two New Species of Psychoactive Mushrooms Discovered in Southern Africa

Citizen scientists and researchers identify Psilocybe ingeli and Psilocybe maluti, expanding Africa's known hallucinogenic fungi.

Psilocybe ingeli and Psilocybe maluti add to the six known Psilocybe species indigenous to Africa.
The mushrooms were discovered by citizen mycologists in South Africa and Lesotho.
Psilocybe maluti has a documented history of use in traditional Basotho healing practices.
DNA sequencing and analysis confirmed the unique characteristics of both species.
Researchers emphasize the importance of citizen scientists in uncovering Africa's mycological diversity.