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Psilocybe natalensis

Gartz, Reid, Smith, Eicker 1995

Psilocybe natalensis
FamilyHymenogastraceae
GenusPsilocybe
PotencyVery High
Cultivable✅ Yes — Easy (same as cubensis, aggressive <span data-tooltip="Network of underground threads forming the actual body of the fungus" tabindex="0">mycelium</span>)
HabitatCoprophilous — Grasslands, versatile

Common Names

🇬🇧 EnglishNatal Super Strength, NSS

Description

South African species genetically close to P. cubensis, but notably more resistant to contamination and potent.

Ecology

It grows in grasslands, possibly associated with manure.

lens_blur Cap (Pileus)

Size:2-6 cm
Shape:Bell-shaped
Color:Creamy white, bluish edges
Surface:Smooth
Margin:Smooth

view_list Gills (Hymenium)

Attachment:Adnate
Color:Gray to purplish brown
Spacing:Moderate

straighten Stipe (Stem)

Size:4-12 x 0.5-1 cm
Color:Bright white
Surface:Smooth
Ring/Veil:Without persistent ring

blur_circular Spores (Microscopy)

Shape:Ellipsoids
Dimensions:11-15 x 7-10 µm
Print:Purplish-black
Wall:Thick
Germ pore:Present

colorize Flesh

Color:White
Bruising:Intense immediate bluing
Odor:farinaceous
Taste:Farinaceous

Alkaloid Profile (% Dry Weight)

Psilocybin
1.00 – 1.50%
Psilocin
0.10 – 0.50%
Baeocystin
0.00 – 0.00%
Total max:2.00% dry weight

Sources

Gartz et al 1995

Habitat and Ecology

🌍TypeCoprophilous
🌱SubstrateGrasslands, versatile
⛰️ElevationUnknown
📅SeasonSouthern summer

Geographic Distribution

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

⚠️ Lookalike Species

Confusion with these species can be dangerous or fatal. Always consult an expert mycologist.

📚 Scientific References

  • Gartz, Reid, Smith & Eicker 1995
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