Psilocybe allenii
Psilocybe allenii
A species of Psilocybe.
Psilocybe allenii, a small mushroom, frequently appears on decaying timber. Its dome-shaped cap is a pale yellowish-brown, deepening to a darker brown at its center. These mushrooms exhibit color variations based on their moisture content, complicating their identification. The gills beneath the cap are spaced at intervals of four gill-widths and transition from light gray to deep purple as they develop. This species is not for consumption.
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Attributes of Psilocybe allenii
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 9 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 9 cm across; broadly convex; brown; smooth; margin straight and slightly curved inward
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate to sinuate attachment; initially cream to pale gray brown, dark purple when the spores mature
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 7 cm long, 2 - 7 mm thick; cylindrical, base slightly thicker; white, yellow; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Thin; brittle; bruising blue
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Dark brown, sometimes with violet shades
Odor
Mild, nondescript with a hint of flouriness.
Body Color
Brown
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Wood Chips or Mulch
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Scientific Classification of Psilocybe allenii
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Hymenogastraceae
Genus
Psilocybe
Toxicity and Edibility of Psilocybe allenii
Is Psilocybe allenii Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
