Psilocybe Subtropicalis: The Ever-Living Mystery of Semperviva and Its Taxonomic Saga Written By: Basidium Equilibrium From Xalapa to Oaxaca, from the sun-drenched foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental to the misty slopes of the Sierra Nevada, southern Mexico harbors...
Welcome to the spooky October edition of FORAGE in Mushroom Digest! This month, we step into the mysterious world of the Eastern Jack-o’-Lantern Mushroom (Omphalotus illudens). With its bioluminescent glow, golden hues, and impressive size, this mushroom is a...
Mycoetymology: What’s In a Mushroom Name? Written By: Dennis Walker Folk traditions underpinning the etymology of various mushroom names across different cultures reveal a tremendous amount about the importance of fungi to different peoples historically. For example,...
Alan Rockefeller: Pioneering Mycologist in Fungal Taxonomy & Education Alan Rockefeller Pioneering Mycologist is a name that resonates across the field of mycology. Specializing in fungal taxonomy, genetic DNA barcoding, photography, and education, Alan has...
Psilocybin Decriminalization in Massachusetts: The Vote In recent years, the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics have drawn significant attention, sparking debates about decriminalization and regulation across the United States. Massachusetts recently...
Gaston Guzman Mycologist & Anthropologist Written by: Basidium Equilibrium Meet Gaston Guzman, a mycological hero whose seminal works paved the way for future fungi experts and enthusiasts. Born in 1932 in Xalapa, Veracruz, Guzman embarked on his mycological...
