Small, potent, conical-capped mushroom that is among the most widespread psilocybin species in temperate regions.
ECOLOGY & HABITAT
Grows in grassy fields, especially those grazed by sheep or cattle. Highly resistant to frost.
Distribution
EuropeNorth AmericaNew ZealandChile
TRADITIONAL USE
- Folk use in Europe since at least the 18th century
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Likely the species referenced in ancient European folklore and possibly in some prehistoric rock art.
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Fruits in cool, wet autumn pastures after the first frosts
GALLERY
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REFERENCES
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- Stamets 1996
- Guzmán 2000
