Psilocybe muliercula

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Psilocybe muliercula is a species of psilocybin mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. This species is known for its psychoactive properties, which are primarily due to the presence of psilocybin and psilocin.

Taxonomy

Psilocybe muliercula was first described by Rolf Singer in 1958. It belongs to the genus Psilocybe, which includes other notable species such as Psilocybe cubensis and Psilocybe semilanceata.

Description

Psilocybe muliercula has a distinctive appearance:

• Cap: The cap is conical to bell-shaped, often with a slight umbo. It is hygrophanous, changing color as it loses moisture.
• Gills: The gills are adnate to adnexed, and they are dark purplish-brown with whitish edges.
• Stipe: The stipe is slender, hollow, and typically has a whitish to yellowish coloration.
• Spores: The spores are dark purplish-brown and ellipsoid in shape.

Habitat and Distribution

Psilocybe muliercula is typically found in Mexico, particularly in the highland regions. It grows in deciduous forests, often in association with decaying wood and leaf litter.

Psychoactive Properties

The psychoactive effects of Psilocybe muliercula are due to the presence of psilocybin and psilocin. These compounds are known to cause hallucinations, altered perception, and euphoria. The use of psilocybin mushrooms has a long history in Mesoamerican cultures, where they were used in religious and spiritual ceremonies.

Legal Status

The legal status of Psilocybe muliercula varies by country. In many places, the possession, sale, and use of psilocybin mushrooms are regulated or prohibited.

See Also

• Psilocybe
• Psilocybin
• Psychedelic mushrooms
• Rolf Singer