Psilocybe Azurescens Mushroom Guide: A Comprehensive Overview
Psilocybe Azurescens is a type of psychedelic mushroom that has become increasingly popular among those interested in the psychoactive effects produced by various fungi. This article will explore Psilocybe Azurescens’ characteristics, active compound content, and potential therapeutic benefits. Discovery Of This Magic Mushroom Psilocybe Azurescens was first discovered in 1979 by Paul Stamets near Astoria, Oregon, and has since become renowned for its potency compared to other psilocybin mushrooms. It is one of the most potent psychoactive mushrooms containing both psilocybin and psilocin compounds; concentrations typically range between 1.0 – 2.4% dry weight. Distinctive Characteristics Psilocybe azurescens has distinctive characteristics which make it easily recognizable from other species. The spore print of Psilocybe azurescens is dark purple-brown, and its cap ranges from conic to convex with a persistent broad umbo when young, flattening with age. Its color can be light yell...