Paul Stamets Publishes New Book: Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats

Olympia, WA - Renowned mycologist and founder and owner of Fungi Perfecti, LLC - makers of Host Defense Mushrooms - Paul Stamets, publishes his latest book: Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats. 

A renowned pioneer in the world of mycology and highly celebrated for his cutting-edge applications of beneficial mushroom mycelium, Stamets is also well-known for his research in the field of psilocybin mushrooms. From TED Talks, popular podcasts, and authoring multiple books, Stamets is one of the leading experts on the increasingly mainstream topic of psilocybin, and its many applications. 

In this comprehensive reference, Stamets offers detailed descriptions and stunning photography of more than sixty psilocybin-active mushroom varieties and outlines how to find, identify, grow, and use psychedelic mushrooms. 

Packed with a lifetime of scientific and real-world research, Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats brings depth and understanding to an often-misunderstood topic. Revealing the potential of these powerful, mind-awakening fungi to help us live better, happier lives, this handbook is an indispensable and culture-shifting addition to mushroom literature from a trusted expert in the field. 

Regarding this milestone book, Stamets said: 

“I am honored to be in the Continuum of knowledge on psilocybin mushrooms. The lesson from experiencing psilocybin mushrooms is to share. As one person in a long lineage of knowledge keepers, I feel the depth and responsibilities of generations before me – and beyond our lifetimes. That Nature is so rich with these psilocybin mushrooms, and many had their forms millions of years before we had ours, convinces me that these are ancestral beings.  

The rich diversity of psilocybin species, hidden amongst thousands of other mushroom species, makes many of them difficult to find and identify. I hope this book demystifies many of these challenges. Moreover, psilocybin mushrooms, I believe – and many before me–connect us with not only the Earth, its citizens, but to the molecular Universe that ultimately assembled to give us birth. 

To all my teachers, and to you, I feel deep gratitude and responsibility. Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats is a book that I hope will build bridges across continents and cultures. Psilocybin mushrooms make nicer, smarter people. They are a catalyst for the evolution of humans to the next level.” 

What others are saying about Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats: 

“Visually stunning and nourishing to your mind, Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats is essential reading for all those interested in psilocybin mushrooms, from mycologists to therapists to physicians. I highly recommend this epic book!”
–Andrew Weil, MD  

“Stamets is a world expert on the identification and cultivation of psilocybin mushrooms, and here he provides a guide to almost every aspect of their lives, from ecology to evolution to the histories and mysteries of their relationships with humans. A rich hybrid of memoir, field guide, and cultivation manual, Stamets offers a wide-ranging and unique perspective on these remarkable organisms.”
–Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled Life 

“Paul Stamets is without question the world’s best-known mycologist and expert on psilocybin-containing mushrooms. This book is a remarkable blend of the eminently practical and the just plain glorious. It is everything you want to know and considerably more. Wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated, it is an instant classic.”
–James Fadiman, PhD, microdose researcher and coauthor of Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance   

The official release date for Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats is June 10, 2025 and is available in both hardcover and softcover for preorder now on from Fungi Perfecti, Amazon, Penguin Random House, or wherever books are sold. 

Fungi Perfecti® - makers of Host Defense® Mushrooms™ - is a family-owned company specializing in mushroom mycelium-based supplements and drink mixes. Founded by Paul Stamets with the goal of building the bridge between people and fungi, Fungi Perfecti has become synonymous with cutting-edge mycological research and innovative mycological solutions in everything from mycofiltration and mycoremediation, to using beneficial mushrooms to combat Colony Collapse Disorder in bee populations and to support human health through their Host Defense  Mushrooms supplements line. Their sustainability efforts are a natural extension of their continued mission to explore, study, preserve, and spread knowledge about the use of fungi for helping people and planet. Fungi Perfecti is a Certified B Corporation and is third-party designated as Climate Positive, offsetting 110% of their combined carbon emissions from scopes 1, 2 & 3. Follow them on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.*

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