description Psilocybe cubensis Overview
*Psilocybe cubensis* is a species of psilocybin-producing basidiomycete fungus found in tropical and subtropical regions globally. It is a saprotrophic species that primarily grows on the decomposing manure of grazing animals, such as cattle and water buffalo. Formally described by Franklin Sumner Earle in 1906 from specimens collected in Cuba, the mushroom contains the psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Due to its relatively straightforward indoor cultivation, it is the most widely grown psilocybin mushroom among researchers and underground cultivators.
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What is Psilocybe cubensis?
Psilocybe cubensis is a tropical and subtropical basidiomycete that produces the psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin. It is commonly grouped with so-called magic mushrooms.
Why does Psilocybe cubensis often grow on cattle manure?
It is a saprotrophic fungus that obtains nutrients from decomposing organic material, including the manure of grazing animals. Cattle and water buffalo are especially associated with its natural habitat.
Is Psilocybe cubensis legal everywhere?
No, laws governing psilocybin, possession, cultivation, and use differ substantially by country and local jurisdiction. The fact that Psilocybe cubensis occurs naturally does not make possession or use legal.
Does Psilocybe cubensis represent every magic mushroom?
No, it is one species within a larger group of psilocybin-producing fungi. Psilocybe semilanceata, for example, is a different species with a different appearance and habitat.
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