Mescaline Mexico. Europeans noted use of peyote in Native American religious ceremonies upon early contact, notably by the Huichols in Mexico. Other mescaline-containing cacti such as the San Pedro have a long history of use in South America, from Peru to Ecuador. In traditional peyote preparations, the top of the cactus is cut off, leaving the large tap root along with a ring of green photosynthesizing area to grow new heads. These heads are then dried to make disc-shaped buttons. Buttons are chewed to produce the effects or soaked in water to drink. However, the taste of the cactus is bitter,
Endemic Plant Species in Slovakia Endemic Plant Species in Slovakia Certain plant species are endemic to Slovakia. Gentiana frigida Haenke (herbaceous perennial, Gentianaceae) grows sporadically in part shade on snow-covered places, especially on noncalcite stones at Alpine level. It blooms from July to September. Common name: Horec Ľadový (Ice gentian) Area found: Tatry (Západné, Výsoké and Belianske) Danger: Leaves of plant are poisonous if ingested Sun Exposure: Shadow / half sun Bloom Color: White-dark green-yellow Bloom Time: Summer Foliage: Evergreen, glossy-textured Leaves: Comparatively long, green Large: disproportional Pulsatilla slavica G.Reuss (herbaceous perennial, Ranunculaceae) developed into the form we see today during the end of the