World's First 'Dark Magic Mushroom' Discovered in Florida

World's first 'dark magic mushroom' discovered in Florida

A mushroom recently discovered in Florida looks unassuming, but this fungus  packs a serious and surprising punch. According to mycologists writing in the journal Current Biology, Galerina indica is the first-known “dark magic mushroom,” a species featuring hefty doses of both psychedelic and poisonous compounds. Depending on their chemical makeup, many mushrooms will do one of two things. Fungi packed with psilocybin can send users on an exte…

'Dark magic mushrooms' contain deadly chemicals NEVER seen before

Scientists have discovered a bizarre new 'dark magic mushroom' that combines hallucinogenic chemicals with some of nature's deadliest toxins.

Florida student discovers ‘dark magic mushroom’

“Magic mushrooms” have been long known for their psychedelic effects. But Florida researchers have now discovered a new kind entirely.

This little brown mushroom is laced with a hallucinogen — and lethal toxins

Nature, Published online: 12 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03639-2A Florida fungus might combine the psychedelic compound psilocybin with deadly chemicals to defend itself against hungry animals.

UF Researchers Discover Rare Mushroom Containing 'Magic' and Deadly Toxins

University of Florida researchers discovered a rare little brown mushroom in the genus Galerina that contains both psychedelic psilocybin and deadly amatoxins. Named Galerina indica, the specimen represents the first documented fungus packaging both chemical compounds together. Scientists plan to study its genetic mechanisms to understand why this remarkable dual toxin cocktail evolved in nature.

This magic mushroom can kill

Researchers in Florida unearthed a “dark magic mushroom” that boasts a combination of hallucinogenic and poisonous traits.