The hallucinogenic mushroom that contains no known psychedelic

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Researchers have identified a hallucinogenic mushroom genus that produces psychoactive effects despite containing no detectable known psychedelic compounds. The discovery challenges conventional understanding of how these fungi work, as users report getting high from consuming the mushrooms even though chemical analysis fails to find the alkaloids typically responsible for psychedelic experiences. Scientists are investigating whether the mushrooms contain entirely novel psychoactive substances or whether existing compounds operate through unexpected mechanisms. The finding opens questions about the incomplete nature of current fungal chemistry knowledge and could reshape how researchers approach studying psychoactive plants.