Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide

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North Carolina — Copelandia cyanescens, Psilocybe caerulescens, Psilocybe caerulipes, Psilocybe cubensis, Gymnopilus aeruginosus, Gymnopilus luteofolius, Panaeolus cinctulus, Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata, Gymnopilus junonius Conocybe is considered a minor psilocybin-containing genus because there are only a few species that contain psychoactive doses of the active psilocybin or psilocin. The species that are psychoactive are only mildly to moderately psychoactive at best. Peru 🇵🇪 — Pluteus sp., Psilocybe cubensis, Psilocybe zapotecorum, Panaeolus cinctulus, Psilocybe yungensis There are also many different types of psilocybin mushrooms. Some are weaker in effect and some are stronger — even mistaking a strong variety for a weak one can have unintended consequences by making a trip more intense than anticipated.

Known as the Yellow Gym, this species is limited to hardwood forests of Eastern North America. It looks very similar to G. subspectabilis. You can identify it by its particularly large cap and yellow-orange coloring. Gymnopilus luteus Gymnopilus purpuratus Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇬 — Gymnopilus sp., Pluteus thoenii, Psilocybe congolensis, Panaeolus cinctulus, Pluteus glaucotinctus Chile 🇨🇱 — Conocybe kuehneriana, Pluteus glaucus, Psilocybe carbonaria, Psilocybe sierrae, Psilocybe subfimetaria, Psilocybe zapotecorum, Gymnopilus purpuratus, Panaeolus cinctulus, Panaeolus sp., Psilocybe liniformans, Psilocybe caeruleoannulata Key effects of the experience include thinking in new, interesting or peculiar ways; having emotions far more connected to sensory experiences; having your gaze directed inward toward your own emotions or character; experiencing time distortions; experiencing visual and auditory hallucinations; and, at very high doses, experiencing ego death.

What are Psilocybin Mushrooms?

Penis Envy mushrooms are known for their high potency and unique appearance. Compared to other types of Psilocybe cubensis, they have higher concentrations of psilocybin, which leads to more intense and longer-lasting effects. These mushrooms can also be found in New Zealand and South Africa and just about everywhere in between (albeit less common than North America and Europe). Psilocybin mushrooms are naturally occurring mushrooms which contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin. More than 180 psilocybin-containing mushrooms species are found all over the world and can induce hallucinogenic/psychedelic effects when consumed. Psilocybin is converted by the body to psilocin, and this is the actual compound which produces their psychoactive effects. Additional chemicals commonly present in minor amounts include baeocystin and norbaeocystin, although the extent to which these contribute to the overall effects is unclear. As far as I know, neither Psilocybe Azurescens nor Psilocybe Subaeruginosa have ever HPLC tested by a reputable lab at above 3% combined alkaloids. The active ingredient in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, can be found in a surprising array of mushroom species. The largest genus of psilocybin mushrooms, by far, is Psilocybe, but there are also species of Panaeolus, Conocybe, Inocybe, Gymnopilus, and Pluteus that are psychoactive as well.

Psilocybe caerulescens is a popular species used by shamans in Mexico around the Sierra Madre mountain range, where they grow most abundantly. Much like P. cyanescens, this species is most common in tropical and subtropical pastures, where it thrives in areas with plenty of manure. The first identification of this mushroom was in 1838 in England and temperate regions of North America. Outside of these regions, P. semilanceata is harder to find, but samples have been reported in Australia, Chile, Argentina, Africa, and Northern India.British Columbia — Pholiotina smithii, Pluteus brunneidiscus, Psilocybe baeocystis, Psilocybe cyanofibrillosa, Psilocybe pelliculosa, Psilocybe sierrae, Psilocybe silvatica, Psilocybe subfimetaria, Psilocybe cyanescens, Psilocybe semilanceata, Psilocybe stuntzii, Gymnopilus luteofolius, Panaeolus cinctulus, Pholiotina cyanopus, Psilocybe fimetaria However, you’ll notice the longest list of known magic mushrooms is in South Africa. This is more likely the result of more people documenting the species discovered here than in other parts of the country. The dry, semi-arid climate here is not optimal for most magic mushroom species. Gymnopilus is a large genus containing around 150 individual species — more than half of which are found in North America. The most dangerous of these is losing touch with reality somewhere which could have dangerous consequences. It can become almost impossible to think or act ‘ normally’ under the influence of psilocybin, and if a person is somewhere which requires their mental faculties to stay safe, for example on a busy street, a crowded area or high-up somewhere, there can be a serious risk to life.