Magic mushrooms have been considered taboo for the longest time. Thanks to its complicated history, most people see it as bad. In the US alone, most states have deemed these mushrooms illegal. This is because the country sees it as a dangerous substance.
Despite all that, many people still believe otherwise. This is because there’s been an ongoing movement trying to disprove the negative stereotypes of magic mushrooms. So far, things seem to be going well. People are starting to see the benefits of these mushrooms. There are even studies looking into its medical uses.
So, the future of magic mushrooms looks bright—or trippy. But, many people still don’t know what magic mushrooms look like. This is because popular culture and media depict them as very different from what they are. So, it’s also important to inform people what magic mushrooms look like. By doing so, you also help educate them!
This is the purpose of this article! To show people some common magic mushrooms you may come across.
Common Psychedelic Mushroom Variations
You will have to take note of one thing before you continue reading. This is not meant to be a comprehensive guide on shrooms. So, don’t depend on this as a guide for when you pick shrooms. It’s best to leave that to an expert for your own safety.
But, this article is meant to show you what shrooms look like. Doing so helps people get more accurate images of what they are to aid with their knowledge. It also helps show some of the varieties you may come across. With that in mind, here are some common images of magic mushrooms you’ll come across!
Amanita Muscaria
The Amanita muscaria is probably the most stereotypical magic mushroom you can see. This is because it’s this mushroom that most people associate with psychedelics. Many people believe that it’s poisonous. However, some reports say it’s not as toxic as once thought.
Panaeolus Cyanescens
The Panaeolus cyanescens is another common psychedelic mushroom you may encounter. These are also known as “blue meanie mushrooms.” They’re very potent as they contain high amounts of psilocybin. However, they’re a different species from your typical Psilocybe mushrooms.
Psilocybe Mushrooms
Psilocybe mushrooms are one of the most prominent species of psychedelic mushrooms. This is because they’re the psychedelic mushroom that grows in almost any condition. So, it makes sense to find all kinds of them worldwide.
Psilocybe Azurescens
The Psilocybe azurescens is also known as the “flying saucer mushroom” because of its cap’s appearance. The flying saucer is also known as one of the more psilocybe mushrooms you can find. So, you could consider yourself on a UFO trip if you eat these shrooms.
Psilocybe Cubensis
One of the most commonly-occurring psilocybe mushrooms is the Psilocybe cubensis. These shrooms can grow almost anywhere, which explains why they’re so common. Unfortunately, they also look a lot like some poisonous mushrooms. So, it’s safe to say that you should leave the picking to experts.
Psilocybe Cyanescens
The Psilocybe cyanescens mushrooms are also knowns as “wavy caps” because of their cap’s appearance when they mature. This mushroom is another potent kind of Psilocybe mushroom. The mushrooms also take a cyan hue when they get damaged or disturbed. This may account for their names.
Psilocybe Mexicana
The Psilocybe mexicana is a psilocybe mushroom with lots of history. For starters, it’s said to be one of the mushrooms first used by the ancient Mesoamericans. These people used these mushrooms in many of their sacred rituals. Aside from that, this mushroom helped scientists discover psilocin and psilocybin!
Psilocybe Semilanceata
These mushrooms are also known as the “liberty cap.” This is because their caps resemble the “Phrygian caps,” also known as the “liberty caps” during the American revolution.
These mushrooms are another very potent variation of the Psilocybe mushrooms. Moreover, the Psilocybe semilanceata was discovered in an accident over a century ago. Talk about a happy little accident!
Before You Go…
These are just some of the common psychedelic mushrooms you’ll come encounter. These images are here only for the sake of reference. You have to remember that psychedelic mushrooms are illegal in most of the world. So, it’s best to leave it to someone examining fungi to handle these.
