Psilocybe cyanescens
Wakef
Description:
Found growing on decaying wood and, more commonly, woodchip mulch. Previously known as Psilocybe subaeruginosa, although this species exists in NZ, it is uncommon and requires sequencing to identify. Yet I am seeing species of Psilocybe from woodchips being called P. allenii in recent times.
Common name: Gold caps
Found: Wood chip mulch
Substrate: Organic material
Spore: Brown
Height: 50 - 80 mm
Width: 15 - 45 mm
Season: Autumn
Edible: No
Macro images:
Psilocybe cyanescens
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PDD 91967    Scale= 7.5 mm.
Mature fruiting body's in dry conditions.
Psilocybe cyanescens
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Scale= 12 mm.
 
Psilocybe cyanescens
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Scale= 8.6 mm.
 
Psilocybe cyanescens
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Scale= 1.7 mm.
 
Psilocybe cyanescens
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Scale= 2.5 mm.
 
Psilocybe cyanescens
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Scale= 2.5 mm.
Micro Images
Psilocybe cyanescens
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Magnification = 1000x
 
Psilocybe cyanescens
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Magnification = 1000x
 
Psilocybe cyanescens
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Magnification = 1000x
 
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