Peyote Plant Science
High Science® Peyote Education explores the science, history, and legal framework surrounding peyote, a naturally occurring cactus native to North America. This section examines peyote from a plant science perspective, focusing on its botanical properties, the naturally occurring alkaloid mescaline, and the ways this plant has been studied and protected over time. Grounded in peer-reviewed research and respectful of its cultural and legal significance, these articles aim to inform readers about peyote without promoting misuse or misrepresentation.
Peyote Fast facts
Botanical Name
Peyote is scientifically classified as Lophophora williamsii, a small, spineless cactus native to North America. (Jan 26′) BRITANNICA.com
Plant Origin
Peyote grows naturally in the Chihuahuan Desert regions of northern Mexico and southern Texas. (Jan 26′) IUCNREDLIST.org
Active Compound
Peyote contains mescaline, a naturally occurring psychoactive alkaloid produced by the plant. (Jan 26′) NIH.gov
Growth Rate
Wild peyote plants often require 10 to 15 years to reach maturity. (Jan 26′) FWS.gov
Traditional Use
Peyote has been used ceremonially by Indigenous peoples of North America for centuries. (Jan 26′) AmericanIndian.si.edu
Legal Status
Peyote is federally illegal in the United States except for protected religious use by Native American Church members. (Jan 26′) Justice.gov
Conservation Risk
Peyote populations are declining due to overharvesting, habitat loss, and slow regeneration. (Jan 26′) IUCNREDLIST.org
Research Scope
Modern scientific research focuses primarily on mescaline rather than whole peyote due to legal and conservation limits. (Jan 26′) NIH.gov
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