Species of Psilocybin Mushrooms

Types of Psilocybin Mushrooms

There are over 200 different species of psychedelic mushrooms in existence worldwide. Each of these species has been assigned a unique name. They are generally arranged according to the biological genera to which they are classified.

Some of the most popular species (most of which fall under the genus psilocybe) not described below include psilocybe baeocystin, panaeolus cyanescens, psilocybe stuntzii, psilocybe tampanensis, inocybe mushrooms, and conocybe mushrooms.

Psilocybe Cubensis – “Magic Mushrooms”

Psilocybe cubensis is a mushroom with a long, slender stem and a tall, narrow cap with darker gills underneath. It’s the most widely used magic mushroom in the world and can be found in the United States, Central America, Southeast Asia, and the northern regions of South America.

P. cubensis prefers tropical and subtropical conditions, like many other fungi. They commonly sprout in pastures around cattle and other livestock because the animals’ dung creates excellent growing conditions.

Psilocybe Mexicana – “The Mexican Mushroom”

Psilocybe mexicana, or “the Mexican mushroom,” is another type of shroom that is widely consumed. The caps of these mushrooms, which are native to North and South America, are typically brown and range in size from 0.5 to 2 centimeters in circumference. They can usually be found along the grassy areas bordering deciduous forests.

The effects of consuming this mushroom are usually described as subtle. Indigenous North American peoples have long used it for its psychedelic properties.

Psilocybe Cyanescens – “Wavy Cap” Mushrooms

The mature cap of a psilocybe cyanescens mushroom takes on a distinctive waveform, which has led to users calling the mushrooms “wavy caps.”

The United Kingdom and North America are prime locations for this mushroom, which also goes by “the cyan” and “the blue halo.” It is known for its potency and its chestnut brown color.

It’s rare to find p. cyanescens in the wild. Rather, people typically discover them in urban and suburban areas, such as backyards and forests.

Psilocybe Azurescens – “Flying Saucer” Shroom

Psilocybe azurescens, a magic mushroom found along the coast of northern Oregon, contains comparatively high levels of psilocybin. Because of the shape of their caps, these mushrooms are often referred to as “flying saucers.”

Though p. azurescens is native to the West Coast of the U.S., it has since spread to other countries like Germany, The Netherlands, and New Zealand. They can range from caramel to ochre in color and have a thick base covered by coarse, white hairs.

Psilocybe Baeocystis – “Blue Bell” Mushrooms

Common to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, psilocybe baeocystis has a thin, rippling cap with a conical shape. Caps for these mushrooms have a dark greenish-brown coloration. The gills are colored gray to cinnamon brown. These are commonly known as “bottle caps,” “knobby tops,” “blue bells,” or “olive caps.”

P. baeocystis is a fairly scarce mushroom that is rarely found outside of the Northern Pacific Northwest, though sightings have been reported in Washington and British Columbia. It typically grows in cultivated flower beds or under bushes, as well as in beds of wood chips. Generally, this type of mushroom grows as individual fungi scattered over a wide area or in loose groupings.

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