LONDON (AP) — A mushroom with hallucinogenic properties has been found growing at Buckingham Palace but no one suspects Queen Elizabeth II of cultivating the magic mushroom.
The Amanita muscaria was found growing wild in the extensive palace gardens during preparations for a television show.
The mushroom’s hallucinogenic properties have long been known and it has commonly been used in rituals.
Palace officials said Friday there are several hundred species of mushrooms growing in the palace gardens, including a number of naturally occurring Amanita muscaria.
The mushroom can be beneficial to trees but can be poisonous to humans.
Officials say mushrooms from the garden are not used in the palace kitchens.
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The queen didn’t by any chance send a box of these magic mushrooms to the gop lately, did she??
They seem to be suffering from dilusions and hallucinations on a regular basis. Probably enhanced with boneheads favorite liquid.
Oh goody, a Santa Claus mushroom. Red suit, white trim. Ho Ho Ho! Flying reindeer will show up soon.
Gordon Wasson is rolling in his grave.
Oh, I do hope they also let us know when somebody at the Palace sees a weeping Jesus in their waffles!
Good fucking grief. It’s a goddamned mushroom. A pretty one, but it’s not exactly rare. Don’t people ever get out and see the world anymore?
Paging Lewis Carroll and a cheeky cat for some croquet with the Queen this afternoon!