You get a cactus, you get a cactus! Everybody gets a cactus!*

Written By Entheogenesis Australis

San Pedro are psychedelic, columnar, mescaline-containing cacti, originating in the Andes Mountain Range. There are thirty or more species in the San Pedro group, as well as intergeneric hybrids and cultivars selectively bred for potency, coloured flowers, unique forms and many other various qualities attractive to humans.

Whether you’re an old head hunting for a white whale or new to the world of cacti complexity, this event is a chance to find a new, special San Pedro to introduce your garden. In the style of Oprah Winfrey and David Attenborough’s overstimulated love child, Dr Liam Engel will describe and offer plants in two tiers; the most rare and valuable plants being auctioned (profits going to EGA) and more common plants gifted to the most enthusiastic audience member.

Come and grow your magic plant collection or simply enjoy the spectacle of mad San Pedro aficionados.

*Not to be confused with our aerobic instructional “You’ve got a cactus, you’ve got a gym.” This will run on Wednesday.

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Dr Liam Engel
Liam Engel
Dr Liam Engel
Liam Engel

Dr Liam Engel is an ethnobotanist, natural products chemist and science communicator specialising in psychoactive plants. Liam’s work spans chemistry, pharmacology, botany and social science, and is underpinned by advocacy for drug law reform. Liam conducts research at the NICM Health Research Institute, WSU and is co-founder of The Mescaline Garden nursery.

Liam Engel
Entheogenesis Australis

Entheogenesis Australis (EGA) is a charity using education to help grow the Australian ethnobotanical community and their gardens. We encourage knowledge-sharing on botanical research, conservation, medicinal plants, arts, and culture.

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