Published Nov 12, 2026 11:59 AM EST A mushroom recently discovered in Florida looks unassuming, but this fungus packs a serious and surprising punch. According to mycologists writing in the journal Current Biology, Galerina indica is the first-known “dark magic mushroom,” a species featuring hefty doses of both psychedelic and poisonous compounds. Depending on their chemical makeup, many mushrooms will do one of two things.