Here is a list of words and definitions to help you understand the world of shrooms!
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“Magic Mushrooms”/ Shrooms
Mushrooms containing Psilocybin. Magic mushrooms or shrooms are slang for psilocybin mushrooms.
Mycelium
The vegetative part of fungus, consisting of tiny roots. This is the colonizing process.
Fruiting
When the fully colonized medium is ready to start producing the mushrooms.
Ecosystem conditions have to be at certain temperature, carbon dioxide, light and humidity.
Psilocybin
A group of fungi that contains Psilocybin. Psilocybin is quickly converted by the body to Psilocin, which has a mind-alternating effect.
Spore
A unicellular organism responsible for reproducing mushroom fungi. Spores are located under the veil of the mushroom. When released they release a purple like tint.
Harvest
When the shrooms are ready to be picked. Harvesting depends on the person and shroom. Some people like to pick their shrooms before the veil breaks. Others like to do it after the shroom has fully opened and the veil has broken.
Agar
A gel like substance used to preserve exact genetic character of contributing mushroom. The gel is usually placed in a petri dish.
Tissue culture
A clone from a living mushroom. Mushroom tissue culture is the technique used to cultivate mushrooms.
Fungiculture- The cultivation of mushrooms and other fungus. A botanist and fungiculture are very similar. They both study the cross between plants and bugs/fungi. As well as the species environment.
Tripping- Slang while experiencing psychedelics. Can be good or bad.
Bad Trip- An unpleasant or frightening experience while experiencing psychedelic effects. Place, time, and mood are huge factors while “tripping”.
Dosage- The amount consumed. 1-2.5 grams of dries shrooms is considered a micro-dose. 2.5- 5 grams of shrooms is considered a strong dose. 5 plus grams of dries shrooms is considered a “heroic” trip!
Effects- The way your mind and body perceive things while on magic mushrooms. Effects can vary from person to person as well as vary on the type of shroom.
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