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Magic Mushroom (Psilocybe cubensis) — mushroom identification photo

Magic Mushroom

Psilocybe cubensis

⚠ Mildly Toxic
Monitor symptoms; call Poison Control if they persist: 1-800-222-1222
Cap color
brown,tan,cream
Cap size
medium
Gill color
gray,brown
Gill attachment
attached
Stem
White, with a ring; bruises blue
Texture
smooth
Habitat
grassland,disturbed ground
Fruiting season
summer,fall
Peak season
Fall-Spring

Key Identification Features

Symptoms & Toxicity

Onset 30 min-1 hr: psilocybin effects — hallucinations, altered perception, confusion. Most presentations are anxiety/panic. Hyperthermia and serotonin-like syndrome at very high doses, especially with SSRIs/MAOIs.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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