Psilocybe brasiliensis Magic Mushrooms
Psilocybe brasiliensis: Background
Psilocybe brasiliensis magic mushrooms are speculated to be more widespread than currently documented and were first described as new to science in 1978 by Mexican mycologist Gastón Guzmán.
Psilocybe brasiliensis: Habitat
Psilocybe brasiliensis magic mushrooms are known only to Brazil, specifically the Sao Paulo region. This species grows gregariously on the grassy soils of Paraná pine and plum pine forests during the month of March.
Psilocybe brasiliensis: Taxonomy/Naming
Genera
Psilocybe
Species Name
brasiliensis
Sub Species
brasiliensis
Common Name
Psilocybe brasiliensis: Physical Description
Pileas
The cap starts off as conic when young, becoming convex early into maturation and eventually becoming bell-shaped. Reddish brown in colour, becoming blue with bruising or age, and possessing a smooth surface
Gills
Gills are brown to purplish-brown with white edges are are broadly attached to the stem.
Spore Print
Dark purple-grey
Spores
Dark purple-grey
Stipe
Stem is slender and cylindrical with potential swelling at the base, which usually has bundles of mycelial cords present.
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