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Psilocybe subaeruginosa

Cleland

Psilocybe subaeruginosa
FamilyHymenogastraceae
GenusPsilocybe
PotencyExtreme
Cultivable✅ Yes — Difficult interior, easy exterior
HabitatLignicolous — Eucalyptus, chips
SynonymsPsilocybe australiana, Psilocybe eucalypta, Psilocybe tasmaniana

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.

lens_blur Cap (Pileus)

Size:1-6 cm
Shape:Conical to convex
Color:Caramel brown to yellow
Surface:Viscous
Margin:Smooth

view_list Gills (Hymenium)

Attachment:Adnate
Color:Brown to purple
Spacing:Tight

straighten Stipe (Stem)

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

colorize Flesh

Color:Pale
Bruising:Strong blue fast
Odor:Farinaceous
Taste:farinaceous

Alkaloid Profile (% Dry Weight)

Psilocybin
1.00 – 1.93%
Psilocin
0.10 – 0.30%
Baeocystin
0.00 – 0.00%
Total max:2.23% dry weight

Sources

Johnston 1984

Habitat and Ecology

🌍TypeLignicolous
🌱SubstrateEucalyptus, chips
⛰️ElevationVaried
📅SeasonAutumn to winter

Geographic Distribution

AustraliaNew Zealand

⚠️ Lookalike Species

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

warning
Galerina marginata — MDeadly

Rust spore.

warning
Cortinarius spp. — Toxic

Cobwebby curtain, not bluish.

📚 Scientific References

  • Cleland
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