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Magic mushroom
A species of Psilocybe, Also known as Gold cap Scientific name : Psilocybe cubensis Genus : Psilocybe
Magic mushroom, A species of Psilocybe
Also known as:
Gold cap
Scientific name: Psilocybe cubensis
Genus: Psilocybe
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Description
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Psilocybe cubensis, known informally as magic mushroom, are a globally distributed species that can be found growing in tropical or subtropical areas across the Americas, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Particularly fond of growing in cattle dung, the magic mushroom may be found in larger quantities in ranching areas.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Gold
White
Habitat
The magic mushroom appears in tropical and subtropical grasslands, and particularly those grazed by cattle. It feeds on detritus, and especially animal dung (thus its affinity for cattle pastures).
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General Info
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Habitat
The magic mushroom appears in tropical and subtropical grasslands, and particularly those grazed by cattle. It feeds on detritus, and especially animal dung (thus its affinity for cattle pastures).
Growth Form
Solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
6 inches
Cap Diameter
3 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
Smell
Taste farinaceous
Spore Print
Black
Species Status
Wide distribution
Distribution Area
Southern North America,Central and South America,southern Asia,Australia
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How to identify it?
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Similar Species
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Hymenogastraceae Genus
Psilocybe Species
Magic mushroom