Psilocybe pelliculosa Magic Mushrooms
Psilocybe pelliculosa: Background
Psilocybe pelliculosa magic mushrooms are named for the goopy layer that covers the cap in its immature growth (the ‘pellicula’). Thought to be a relatively weak species and closely related to several other species.
Psilocybe pelliculosa: Habitat
Psilocybe pelliculosa are common throughout the Pacific northwest. Originally identified in the 1930’s, they prefer cool and wet climate and tend to fruit in the fall (as is typical). They are often found growing in forests with dead tree matter, moss, and other forest floor debris.
Psilocybe pelliculosa: Taxonomy/Naming
Genera
Psilocybe
Species Name
pelliculosa
Sub Species
pelliculosa
Common Name
conifer Psilocybe, striate Psilocybe
Psilocybe pelliculosa: Physical Description
Pileas
Caps are sharply cone-shaped in early days, though they flatten out somewhat as they age. They often feel sticky and are typically a dirty yellowish color while growing. The pellicula is prominent (thus the name), though it can be easily separated from the cap.
Gills
Gills are densely packed and attached to the stipe. Brown, and becoming a darker brown when it releases its spores.
Spore Print
Purplish-brown
Spores
Purplish-brown
Stipe
Stems are brown and fatten a bit at the base
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