Gymnopilus purpuratus
(Cooke & Massee) Singer
Common Names
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.
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Alkaloid Profile (% Dry Weight)
Sources
Gartz 1993
Habitat and Ecology
Geographic Distribution
⚠️ Lookalike Species
Confusion with these species can be dangerous or fatal. Always consult an expert mycologist.
menu_book Scientific References
- Gartz 1993
Cultivation Biology & Master Overview
Native to the southern hemisphere and acclimatized in European parks on wood chips, Gymnopilus purpuratus is possibly the most ornamentally beautiful species in this catalog: caps upholstered with magenta and royal purple scales, saffron yellow blades and a base that bluish in emerald green tones.
Step-by-Step Cultivation Manual (Inoculation to Harvest)
The full phase-by-phase chronological protocol (grain colonization, bulk mixing, fruiting induction, harvesting and flushes) and expert grower secrets are available in the Master Cultivation Guide.
