The Shroomery Mushroom Glossary

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Magic Mushroom Any of a number of Species of fungi containing the alkaloids psilocybin and/or psilocin. Common Species are the 'Liberty Cap' (Psilocybe semilanceata) and Psilocybe cubensis. There are dozens of others.
Maltose Malt sugar, used in Agar formulations
Martha Refers to a Fruiting chamber based on a Martha Stewart translucent vinyl closet.
MEA Malt Extract Agar
Metabolism The biochemical processes that sustain a living cell or organism.
Multispore Refers to an Inoculation of spore suspension into a Substrate where multiple germinations and matings occur. Typically used for PF cakes.
Mycelium The portion of the mushroom that grows underground. Plants have roots; mushrooms have mycelium. Mycelium networks can be huge. The largest living thing in the world is a single underground mycelium complex.
Mycorrhiza A symbiotic association between a plant root and fungal hyphae.

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