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Florida's 'dark magic' mushrooms have a deadly combination of chemicals never seen before

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Scientists have discovered that a known mushroom, Galerina indica , contains both psychedelic chemicals and deadly toxins. Found in Florida, the “dark magic mushroom” is the first species known to have both toxic and psychedelic effects. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

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  1. Popsci Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    World’s first ‘dark magic mushroom’ discovered in Florida

    ‘Galerina indica’ is both psychedelic and toxic.

  2. Phys Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Dark magic mushroom is first to contain both psychedelic and toxic compounds

    The world of mushrooms is surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. One thing seems clear: There are magic mushrooms, containing psychedelic compounds, and there are poisonous mushrooms, containing amatoxins. Or is it?

  3. Gizmodo Leans left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Mushrooms Tend to Be Deadly or Trippy. This One Is Both

    Found in Florida, the “dark magic mushroom” is the first species known to have both toxic and psychedelic effects.

  4. Live Center Factuality: High US
    Florida's 'dark magic' mushrooms have a deadly combination of chemicals never seen before

    Scientists have discovered that a known mushroom, Galerina indica , contains both psychedelic chemicals and deadly toxins.

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