Magic mushroom
Psilocybe cubensis
A species of Psilocybe. Also known as Gold cap.
Psilocybe cubensis, commonly referred to as the magic mushroom, is a widespread species found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Its presence spans the Americas, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. These mushrooms have a particular affinity for cattle dung, often flourishing in greater numbers within ranching vicinities.
In This Article
Attributes of Magic mushroom
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 1.6 - 8 cm; conical to shallowly umbonate; brown to golden-brown or yellowish with age; smooth, sticky; when bruised, all parts of the mushroom stain blue
Cap Shape
Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Adnate to adnexed; grey, darken to purplish-black, somewhat mottled with age, edges remain whitish
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
4 - 15 cm high by 4 - 14 mm thick; hollow; white, becoming yellowish in age; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Sticky; turns bluish when bruised or crushed
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Mildly mushroomy with a musty note.
Body Color
BrownYellowGoldWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
Species Status
Wide distribution
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Magic mushroom
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Hymenogastraceae
Genus
Psilocybe
Toxicity and Edibility of Magic mushroom
Is Magic mushroom Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
