Psilocybe zapotecorum
R. Heim ex Guzmán 1978
Common Names
🇪🇸 SpanishDerrumbes, Corona de Cristo
🌍 LocalBadao
Description
Species adapted to landslide areas and very wet soils. It presents extremely variable morphology.
Ecology
Swampy or muddy areas, frequently near rivers.
lens_blur Cap (Pileus)
Size:2-10 cm
Shape:Variable, wavy
Color:Yellowish brown, blackish edges
Surface:Smooth to scaly
Margin:Irregular
view_list Gills (Hymenium)
Attachment:Sinuate
Color:Purplish brown
Spacing:Subdistant
straighten Stipe (Stem)
Size:4-20 x 0.5-1.5 cm
Color:White to yellowish
Surface:White scales, deep pseudorhiza
Ring/Veil:Floccose veil
blur_circular Spores (Microscopy)
Shape:Ellipsoids
Dimensions:6-8.5 x 3.5-5 µm
Print:Dark purple
Wall:Thick
Germ pore:Present
colorize Flesh
Color:Whitish
Bruising:Intense blue to black
Odor:Farinaceous
Taste:farinaceous
Alkaloid Profile (% Dry Weight)
Sources
Guzmán 1978
Habitat and Ecology
TypeMarshy soil
SubstrateMarshy soil, ravines
Elevation800-2000 m
SeasonJune to October
Geographic Distribution
⚠️ Lookalike Species
Confusion with these species can be dangerous or fatal. Always consult an expert mycologist.
📚 Scientific References
- Guzmán 1978