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“If you’ve consumed psilocybin mushrooms without knowing their specific species, there’s a good chance they were a variety of Psilocybe cubensis. This is because ‘cubes’ are the most accessible magic mushrooms to cultivate indoors. Since the 1970s, several influential books, including Terence and Dennis McKenna’s ‘Psilocybin: The Magic Mushroom Grower’s Guide,’ have provided instructions for hobbyist growers. Over the decades, selective breeding by enthusiasts has resulted in the development of around 60 distinct strains of P. cubensis, such as Golden Teachers, B+, Penis Envy Mushrooms, and Pink Buffalo. It’s important to note that in clinical trials exploring the potential therapeutic uses of psilocybin, participants typically receive isolated synthetic psilocybin rather than the entire mushroom. Consequently, we lack comprehensive data on the variations among different magic mushrooms for therapeutic purposes.

While various strains of cubensis can also be found in the wild worldwide, indoor-cultivated varieties are typically more potent. This partly explains why mushrooms available on the illicit market often possess greater strength compared to those picked in nature. Indoor cultivation involves selective breeding for potency and the use of specific substrates (the materials in which mushrooms are grown), which enhance their potency.

Nonetheless, Psilocybe cubensis can be encountered in the wild across the southern United States, extending into Mexico, and Central and South America. They also thrive in regions such as Cuba, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. In their natural habitat, these mushrooms prefer environments rich in dung and can also be spotted on well-manured land during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.

Mycologist Paul Stamets, in his mushroom identification guide ‘Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World,’ refers to P. cubensis as ‘the most majestic of the Psilocybes’ due to its easily recognizable size and golden hue. Similar to all Psilocybes, the color of P. cubensis depends on its moisture level, and it turns bluish when touched due to the oxidation of psilocin (essentially, exposure to oxygen). What sets cubensis apart from other Psilocybe species is its relatively large size and the way its cap widens as it matures. While this mushroom stands as the most famous and widely consumed magic mushroom, it’s essential to note that it’s not the sole variety in existence.”

Popular Strains of Psilocybe cubensis 

Mushroom identification and taxonomy have never been easy tasks; there are over 200 different species of Psilocybe and the distinctions become more complicated when you take strains and cultivars into account. As mentioned above, there are dozens of different strains of Psilocybe cubensis. Yet, while these strains belong to the same species, they can feature different physical characteristics, growing conditions, and potency. Many of them were created by underground breeders within the past five decades. Other strains have adapted to growing in a particular region over time and may display specific traits that helped them survive in their distinct habitats.

Pink Buffalo

Every strain of Psilocybe cubensis has a story, and Pink Buffalo is no exception. Sometimes known as “Thai Pink Buffalo”, this strain was named by ethnomycologist John Allen on the lush Thai island of Koh Samui because it was first spotted next to a Pink Buffalo. It’s on par with other strains of cubensis from Southeast Asia in terms of size and potency. When it comes to its appearance, Pink Buffalo boasts large broad caps that can have reddish coloration near the center. It remains a popular strain for home cultivators because it colonizes quickly and fruits abundantly if conditions are right.

Stargazer

Little is known about the origin of the Stargazer mushroom strain—although there are certainly plenty of rumors. Sometimes called “Inca Stargazer”, many websites claim that this strain was named for its discovery near Inca ruins in the Andes Mountains of Peru—but is it true? Discerning fact from fiction regarding this strain is no easy task, and unfortunately, we still don’t have a suitable answer. Stargazer is marketed as a popular strain for home growers because it’s known to be a prolific fruiter that’s suitable for beginners. Yet, for actual details on the growing pattern or characteristics of this Stargazer, it’s best to contact your chosen breeder directly: they’re the ones who will be most familiar with their particular version of this ambiguous mushroom.

Albino Goldies

Albino Goldies is a strain that was created by crossing the popular strains Golden Teachers and Albino A+. The result is a beautiful mushroom that showcases the best of its parents in both its appearance and the experience it provides. Compared to other cubensis, it’s a large mushroom with a long stem and a picturesque golden cap. It’s said to be a good mushroom for beginner home cultivators and fruits generously. Albino Goldies are also strong shrooms that combine the smooth, introspective Golden Teacher journey with the very potent intensity of Albino A+, making for a quick come-up and deep experience in both the body and mind.

B+

B+ is famous for being recommended to first-time growers because it’s a resilient strain that can survive a wide margin of growing conditions and some rookie errors while still producing decent fruiting bodies. It’s also recommended to first-time journeyers because of its relatively smooth experience, akin to Golden Teachers. The appearance of B+ (and other cubensis strains) can vary slightly, but they generally have large golden brown caps and white

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