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Galerina marginata mushrooms are an extremely poisonous species | Galerina marginata mushrooms are an extremely poisonous species which contain the same deadly amatoxins found in the [[Amanita phalloides|death cap]]. They have generally similar habits and appearances, and the two mushrooms bear such a superficial resemblance to each other that inexperienced mushroom-seekers may confuse the two. The two species can grow side by side, which may add to the chance of confusion. This mushroom can cause death and severe liver damage as well as [[nausea|vomitting]], [[diarrhea]], and hypothermia if not quickly treated. | ||
The size is roughly the same and the typical darkening at the base of the stem of Galerina species can be mistaken for the bluing reaction of Psilocybes. The spore colors are similar. Psilocybe species yield a purplish brown spore print versus the redder brown of a Galerina.<ref>http://academic.evergreen.edu/projects/mushrooms/phm/s8.htm</ref> | The size is roughly the same and the typical darkening at the base of the stem of Galerina species can be mistaken for the bluing reaction of Psilocybes. The spore colors are similar. Psilocybe species yield a purplish brown spore print versus the redder brown of a Galerina.<ref>http://academic.evergreen.edu/projects/mushrooms/phm/s8.htm</ref> | ||
Revision as of 04:33, 28 October 2016
Hunting psychoactive mushrooms in nature can be very dangerous.
Caution is advised because poisonous or deadly mushrooms can easily be mistaken for edible ones.
| Psilocybe cyanescens | |
|---|---|
 P. cyanescens in nature. |
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| Taxonomical nomenclature | |
| Kingdom | Fungi |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota |
| Class | Agaricomycetes |
| Order | Agaricales |
| Family | Hymenogastraceae |
| Genus | Psilocybe |
| Species | P. cyanescens |
| Common nomenclature | |
| Common names | Wavy caps, the potent Psilocybe |
| Mycological Characteristics | |
| Spore print | Purple-black  |
| Edibility | Psychoactive  |
| Constituents | |
| Active constituents | Psilocin, Psilocybin, Baeocystin, Norbaeocystin |
Psilocybe cyanescens is a potent psychedelic mushroom in the Psilocybe genus. The fruits of P. cyanescens have been shown to contain many different indole alkaloids including psilocybin, psilocin, and baeocystin.
Similar species
Galerina marginata
Deadly 
Brown spore printGalerina marginata mushrooms are an extremely poisonous species which contain the same deadly amatoxins found in the death cap. They have generally similar habits and appearances, and the two mushrooms bear such a superficial resemblance to each other that inexperienced mushroom-seekers may confuse the two. The two species can grow side by side, which may add to the chance of confusion. This mushroom can cause death and severe liver damage as well as vomitting, diarrhea, and hypothermia if not quickly treated.
The size is roughly the same and the typical darkening at the base of the stem of Galerina species can be mistaken for the bluing reaction of Psilocybes. The spore colors are similar. Psilocybe species yield a purplish brown spore print versus the redder brown of a Galerina.[1]