Psilocybe subaeruginosa
Cleland
Common Names
🇬🇧 EnglishSubs, Gold Tops
Description
Extremely potent endemic species from Australasia that grows in dense formations on decaying wood.
Ecology
Saprophytic on woody eucalyptus remains.
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Size:1-6 cm
Shape:Conical to convex
Color:Caramel brown to yellow
Surface:Viscous
Margin:Smooth
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Attachment:Adnate
Color:Brown to purple
Spacing:Tight
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Size:4-12 x 0.2-0.5 cm
Color:White
Surface:Smooth
Ring/Veil:Without a ring
blur_circular Spores (Microscopy)
Shape:Ellipsoids
Dimensions:13-15 x 7-9 µm
Print:Dark purple
Wall:Thick
Germ pore:Present
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Color:Pale
Bruising:Strong blue fast
Odor:Farinaceous
Taste:farinaceous
Alkaloid Profile (% Dry Weight)
Sources
Johnston 1984
Habitat and Ecology
TypeLignicolous
SubstrateEucalyptus, chips
ElevationVaried
SeasonAutumn to winter
Geographic Distribution
⚠️ Lookalike Species
Confusion with these species can be dangerous or fatal. Always consult an expert mycologist.
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- Cleland
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Cultivation Biology & Master Overview
A mycological emblem of Australia and New Zealand and a close evolutionary relative of P. cyanescens, Psilocybe subaeruginosa thrives on bark, eucalyptus twigs and hardwood chips during the cold, rainy autumn-winter months.
inventory_2Recommended Container / System: Outdoor beds of chips and bark in temperate/cold climates
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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.
