Gymnopilus purpuratus
(Cooke & Massee) Singer
Common Names
🇬🇧 EnglishPurplish Gymnopilus
Description
It has one of the highest psilocybin contents among Gymnopilus, characterized by its intense blue-green stipe base.
Ecology
It inhabits stumps and piles of wood chips, often rich in resins.
lens_blur Cap (Pileus)
Size:1.5-6 cm
Shape:Convex
Color:Red to purple
Surface:Scales
Margin:Incurved
view_list Gills (Hymenium)
Attachment:Adnate
Color:Golden to rust
Spacing:Tight
straighten Stipe (Stem)
Size:3-7 x 0.3-0.6 cm
Color:Purplish
Surface:Fibrillose
Ring/Veil:Diffuse curtain
blur_circular Spores (Microscopy)
Shape:Ellipsoids
Dimensions:7-9 x 4.5-5.5 µm
Print:Orange
Wall:Wrinkled
Germ pore:Absent
colorize Flesh
Color:Purpura
Bruising:Deep blue-green base
Odor:Strong
Taste:Bitter
Alkaloid Profile (% Dry Weight)
Sources
Gartz 1993
Habitat and Ecology
TypeLignicolous
SubstratePine and eucalyptus shavings
ElevationVaried
SeasonAutumn to winter
Geographic Distribution
⚠️ Lookalike Species
Confusion with these species can be dangerous or fatal. Always consult an expert mycologist.
📚 Scientific References
- Gartz 1993