Mescaline of the genus "Echinopsis" are technically controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act, they are commonly sold publicly as ornamental plants. In the United Kingdom, mescaline in purified powder form is a Class A drug. However, dried cactus can be bought and sold legally. Mescaline is considered a schedule 9 substance in Australia under the Poisons Standard (October 2015). A schedule 9 substance is classified as "Substances with a high potential for causing harm at low exposure and which require special precautions during manufacture, handling or use. These poisons should be available only to specialised or authorised users who have
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