Mycology
Psilocybin Mushrooms Share Habitats with Common Non-Psychedelic Look-Alikes Known as Tricksters
Entoloma serrulata, Mycena amicta, and Hypholoma dispersum are frequent look-alikes of psilocybin mushrooms, termed "tricksters" by Paul Stamets, and often grow near true psilocybin species as indicator organisms. While these specific species are not known to be poisonous, some tricksters are toxic …
Snow Raven Locates Rare Long-Lived Medicinal Mushroom Agarikon in Local Old-Growth Forests
Paul Stamets reports that Snow Raven discovered Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis, also known as Laricifomes officinalis), one of Earth's rarest and longest-living medicinal mushrooms, in old-growth forests near Stamets' home. The find was revealed during Stamets' birthday party attended by 140 peopl…
Paul Stamets Marches in Telluride Mushroom Festival Parade with Fellow Enthusiasts
Paul Stamets participated in the Telluride Mushroom Festival parade, marching alongside fellow "mycomaniacs." The event featured a festive "March of the mushrooms" atmosphere. Video footage was captured by Marcina Hale and Dennis McKenna, with Stamets humorously noting he took a bite of a Perigord T…
Upcoming Discourse on Mycological Ecosystem Roles
Paul Stamets engaged in a discussion with Eamon Armstrong at the PlayAlchemist Pyramid during Burning Man 2025. The conversation focused on the ecological significance and 'magic' of fungi, with a full recording slated for release the following week.
Mycorrhizal Fungi Networks Have Sustained Earth's Ecosystems for 475 Million Years
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic networks with 80% of plant species, while ectomycorrhizal fungi support 25% of global vegetation. These soil networks have shaped terrestrial life for over 475 million years. They underpin ecosystem stability as essential hidden allies.
Paul Stamets Highlights Mushrooms' Role in Healing at Kacey Musgraves' Sing for Science Event
Paul Stamets participated in Kacey Musgraves' Sing for Science event, where he shared stories illustrating mushrooms' potential to guide healing, creativity, and reflection. The event created a dedicated space for these discussions. Stamets expressed gratitude to attendees, noting their presence enh…
Paul Stamets Highlights Mycelium's Ecosystem Healing at UN Disruptors Summit
Paul Stamets spoke at the UN General Assembly’s AUDACITY 100 Disruptors Summit, emphasizing fungal mycelium's role in healing ecosystems, strengthening food systems, and enhancing planetary health via collective immunity. His 2005 book Mycelium Running predicted the ongoing mycelial revolution, with…
Paul Stamets Hosts Mushroom Workshop Linking Fungi to Ecosystems and Consciousness
Paul Stamets is conducting a "Wild Mushrooms and the Mycology of Consciousness" workshop at Hollyhock, involving lectures, discussions, and foraging. The event explores fungi's role in ecosystems and their connections to human consciousness. Next year's sessions fill quickly, requiring early sign-up…