ENG: A hug from the indolic mountains and forests on the border with Montengro. Finally the long-awaited rains are bringing the first samples to be studied during this mission to the Balkans. At the moment we are mainly observing psilocybe serbica and psilocybe semilanceata found in North Macedonia and Kosovo. We are collecting pictures and when possible film images to prepare a future video related to the species of these mountains; I am also trying to collect various sporal prints, to be able to offer as gifts to other scholars as well as to the supporters and dynamisers of "psiloSoma project" who during this trip are offering their knowledge, skills and economic resources; in some cases they are facilitating this research by contributing with company, food, accommodation, internet and mobility. In the near future we would also like to explore Montengro, Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia. If you are in the area, I would like to remind you that you can participate in the search by contacting psilosomaroject@gmail.com or directly with Dr. Fabio Mao Valletta (NaturalMao). Mush Love

IT: Un abbraccio dai montie e boschi indolici al confine con Montengro. Finalmente le tanto attese piogge stanno apportando i primi campioni da studiare durante questa missione nei Balcani. Al momento stiamo osservando soprattutto psilocybe serbica e psilocybe semilanceata rinvute in Nord Macedonia e kosovo. Stiamo raccogliendo immagini e quando possibile immagini per preparare un futuro video relativo alle specie di questi monti; inoltre sto cercando di raccogliere varie impronte sporali, da poter offrire in dono ad altri studiosi come pure ai sostenitori e dinamizzatori di "psiloSoma project" che durante questo viaggio stanno offrendo le proprie conoscenze, capacitá e risorse economiche; in alcuni casi stanno facilitando questa ricerca contribuendo con compagnia, vitto, alloggio, internet e mobilitá. prossimamente vorremmo esplorare anche Montengro, Bosnia, Croazia e Slovenia, se siete in zona¿ vi ricordo che potete parteciare alla ricerca ponendovi in contatto con psilosomaroject@gmail.com o direttamente con il Dr. Fabio Mao Valletta (NaturalMao). Mush Love

ES: Un abrazo desde los montes y bosques indolicos en la frontera con Montengro. Por fin las esperadas lluvias están trayendo las primeras muestras para estudiar durante esta misión en los Balcanes. Actualmente estamos observando principalmente Psilocybe serbica y Psilocybe semilanceata, que se encuentran en Macedonia del Norte y Kosovo. Estamos recopilando imágenes y, cuando sea posible, videoclips para preparar un futuro vídeo relacionado con las especies de estas montañas; También estoy tratando de recolectar varias huellas de esporas, que puedo ofrecer como obsequio a otros académicos, así como a los partidarios y dinamizadores del "proyecto psiloSoma" que ofrecen sus conocimientos, habilidades y recursos económicos durante este viaje; en algunos casos están facilitando esta búsqueda aportando conocimientos, comida, alojamiento, internet y movilidad. próximamente también nos gustaría explorar Montengro, Bosnia, Croacia y Eslovenia, si estás por la zona te recuerdo que puedes participar en la investigación contactando con nosotros. con psilosomaroject@gmail.com o direttamente con il Dr. Fabio Mao Valletta (NaturalMao). Mush Love

ENG: A hug from the indolic mountains and forests on the border with Montengro. Finally the long-awaited rains are bringing the first samples to be studied during this mission to the Balkans. At the moment we are mainly observing psilocybe serbica and psilocybe semilanceata found in North Macedonia and Kosovo. We are collecting pictures and when possible film images to prepare a future video related to the species of these mountains; I am also trying to collect various sporal prints, to be able to offer as gifts to other scholars as well as to the supporters and dynamisers of "psiloSoma project" who during this trip are offering their knowledge, skills and economic resources; in some cases they are facilitating this research by contributing with company, food, accommodation, internet and mobility. In the near future we would also like to explore Montengro, Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia. If you are in the area, I would like to remind you that you can participate in the search by contacting psilosomaroject@gmail.com or directly with Dr. Fabio Mao Valletta (NaturalMao). Mush Love

IT: Un abbraccio dai montie e boschi indolici al confine con Montengro. Finalmente le tanto attese piogge stanno apportando i primi campioni da studiare durante questa missione nei Balcani. Al momento stiamo osservando soprattutto psilocybe serbica e psilocybe semilanceata rinvute in Nord Macedonia e kosovo. Stiamo raccogliendo immagini e quando possibile immagini per preparare un futuro video relativo alle specie di questi monti; inoltre sto cercando di raccogliere varie impronte sporali, da poter offrire in dono ad altri studiosi come pure ai sostenitori e dinamizzatori di "psiloSoma project" che durante questo viaggio stanno offrendo le proprie conoscenze, capacitá e risorse economiche; in alcuni casi stanno facilitando questa ricerca contribuendo con compagnia, vitto, alloggio, internet e mobilitá. prossimamente vorremmo esplorare anche Montengro, Bosnia, Croazia e Slovenia, se siete in zona¿ vi ricordo che potete parteciare alla ricerca ponendovi in contatto con psilosomaroject@gmail.com o direttamente con il Dr. Fabio Mao Valletta (NaturalMao). Mush Love

ES: Un abrazo desde los montes y bosques indolicos en la frontera con Montengro. Por fin las esperadas lluvias están trayendo las primeras muestras para estudiar durante esta misión en los Balcanes. Actualmente estamos observando principalmente Psilocybe serbica y Psilocybe semilanceata, que se encuentran en Macedonia del Norte y Kosovo. Estamos recopilando imágenes y, cuando sea posible, videoclips para preparar un futuro vídeo relacionado con las especies de estas montañas; También estoy tratando de recolectar varias huellas de esporas, que puedo ofrecer como obsequio a otros académicos, así como a los partidarios y dinamizadores del "proyecto psiloSoma" que ofrecen sus conocimientos, habilidades y recursos económicos durante este viaje; en algunos casos están facilitando esta búsqueda aportando conocimientos, comida, alojamiento, internet y movilidad. próximamente también nos gustaría explorar Montengro, Bosnia, Croacia y Eslovenia, si estás por la zona te recuerdo que puedes participar en la investigación contactando con nosotros. con psilosomaroject@gmail.com o direttamente con il Dr. Fabio Mao Valletta (NaturalMao). Mush Love

Fabio Mao Valletta 2023. Contribution to the knowledge of two species of psilocybin mushrooms with high therapeutic potential found along the Central-Southern Apennines (Italy): Psilocybe serbica M.M. Moser & E. Horak and Psilocybe semilanceata (Fr.) P. Kumm. Chorological observations BORNH Bulletin of Regional Natural History, 3(2), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.6093/2724-4393/10411
Abstract
The research on Psilocybe species distribution along the Mediterranean region, has led to new observations regarding two species of psilocybin mushrooms, with high medicinal potential, found along the Apennine mountains of central and southern Italy: Psilocybe serbica Moser & Horak and Psilocybe semilanceata (Fr.) P. Kumm. New specimen collections, with ecological observations, from Italy as well as from Spain, France, Albania, and North Macedonia are reported here, extending the geographical distribution limits of these specie along the Mediterranean.
Keywords: Psilocybe, psychotropic mushrooms, chorology, ecology, Mediterranean
IT: Riassunto
La ricerca sulla distribuzione delle specie di Psilocybe lungo la regione mediterranea ha portato a nuove osservazioni su due specie di funghi psilocibinici, ad alto potenziale medicinale,
presenti lungo le montagne appenniniche dell'Italia centrale e meridionale: Psilocybe serbica Moser & Horak e Psilocybe semilanceata (Fr.) P. Kumm. Vengono qui riportate nuove raccolte di esemplari, con osservazioni ecologiche, provenienti dall'Italia, dalla Spagna, dalla Francia, dall'Albania e dalla Macedonia del Nord, estendendo i limiti geografici di distribuzione di queste specie lungo il Mediterraneo.
ES: Resumen
La investigación sobre la distribución de las especies de Psilocybe a lo largo de la región mediterránea, ha llevado a nuevas observaciones sobre dos especies de hongos psilocibios, con un alto potencial medicinal, que se encuentran a lo largo de los Apeninos del centro y sur de Italia: Psilocybe serbica Moser & Horak y Psilocybe semilanceata (Fr.) P. Kumm. Se presentan aquí nuevas colecciones de especímenes, con observaciones ecológicas, procedentes de Italia, así como de España, Francia, Albania y Macedonia del Norte, que amplían los límites de distribución geográfica de estas especies a lo largo del Mediterráneo.

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The "PsiloSoma research and divulgation project" fundraising campaign is starting. This fundraising campaign will contribute to achieve and boost further interesting results and publications, as well, to build up a more equipped moving lab and a working team with others micophyles and professionals, so that, while realizing observations, collecting and examining samples, we can perform other exploring missions, chemical analysis and divulge some interesting data, such as videos, pictures, documents, maps, trails, bivouacs, and events. Thanks for your support and parteciation with Mush Love Dr. Fabio Mao Valletta​ (@natural_mao) #shroom #psilocybin #mushrooms #research #naturalmao #psilocybe #PsiloSoma project #chorology #ethnomycology

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The "PsiloSoma research and divulgation project" fundraising campaign is starting. This fundraising campaign will contribute to achieve and boost further interesting results and publications, as well, to build up a more equipped moving lab and a working team with others micophyles and professionals, so that, while realizing observations, collecting and examining samples, we can perform other exploring missions, chemical analysis and divulge some interesting data, such as videos, pictures, documents, maps, trails, bivouacs, and events. Thanks for your support and parteciation with Mush Love Dr. Fabio Mao Valletta​ (@natural_mao) #shroom #psilocybin #mushrooms #research #naturalmao #psilocybe #PsiloSoma project #chorology #ethnomycology

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Preliminary results of technical and naturalistic observations made by Dr. Fabio Mao Valletta into the National Park Durmitor Montenegro during the period 12-17/11/ 2023: Checklist (Mushrooms, Animals, Plants and trees) + Observations about the Durmitor National Park and relative structures conservation, utilization and gestion status with personal suggestions to develope it. I declare: This is an indipendent research supported and subsidised from the author and the "Psilosoma Project". As it was not possible to verify the specificity of the taxons in situ with the appropriate scientific equipment and literature, this preliminary research needs further investigation in order to verify the accuracy of the data reported and the ID of the taxons reported into the checklist. The data contained in this preliminary indipendent research are therefore for information purposes, are freely usable for scientific and cultural purposes as well represent a research proposal for further investigations in cooperation with the author. Should the park or other entities be interested in a commercial use of these, please contact the author to establish the appropriate remuneration or research contract. A certificate is requested from the park regarding the research carried out and the corresponding permits required for the correct continuation of the work, such as the transport of some mycological samples for further study to realize in Italy.
PsiloSoma Project Fabio Mao Valletta
http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.10935.91044

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