Shroompedia
The mushroom encyclopedia
Independent, educational profiles of psilocybin species: how strong they are, how they grow, and what to know before you touch one. Not medical advice.
Species & strains
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6 species
Cultivated
Golden Teacher
Psilocybe cubensis
PotencyModerate
cubensisbeginner
Cultivated
B+
Psilocybe cubensis
PotencyModerate
cubensisbeginner
Cultivated
McKennaii
Psilocybe cubensis
PotencyHigh
cubensispotent
Cultivated
Mazatapec
Psilocybe cubensis
PotencyMild
cubensisbeginner
Outdoor
Flying Saucer
Psilocybe azurescens
PotencyVery high
azurescensoutdoorpotent
Wild only
Liberty Cap
Psilocybe semilanceata
PotencyVery high
semilanceatawildforaging
Guides
Foraging basicsHow to identify, where to look, and the lookalikes that can hurt you.Safety & harm reductionSet & setting, dosing ranges, interactions, and when not to take psilocybin.Is it legal where you live?Why spores, kits and mushrooms are often treated differently, and what to check before you order anything.Drying & storageKeep your harvest potent and safe with proper drying and storage.When are your mushrooms ready?The veil is the signal. Pick at the right moment and every flush is better.Build a shotgun fruiting chamberThe cheap plastic box that turns colonised cakes into mushrooms.Liquid culture, and storing leftover syringesWhy liquid culture beats spores for speed, and what to do with the half-full syringe.Do you actually need a pressure cooker?The most expensive item on any DIY list, and when you can skip it.