Psilocybe Azurescens – The Flying Saucer Under the Magnifying Glass

Psilocybe azurescens is a species of psychedelic mushrooms, known for its standout “azure” feature – when bruised, the stem of Azurescens turns a powerful blue color, earning it the nickname “Blue Angel”.

Apart from “Blue Angel” psilocybe azurenscens is known as “Flying Saucer”  because of its caramel-colored cap, wide saucer-like shape, and prominent nipple on top that give this little shroom a unique appearance.

Overall, Psilocybe azurescens stands out as a fascinating subject for researchers due to its appearance and potency. This article will go into detail and discover all there is to know about this the shrooms description, distribution, habitat, and similar species. 

What does Psilocybe Azurescens look like?

Psilocybe azurenscens belongs to the Psilocybe genus, which encompasses various magic mushroom species containing the hallucinogenic compounds psilocybin and psilocin.

Cap

• Initially conic, then expands to convex and flattens with age
• Diameter ranges from 30 to 100 mm
• Smooth surface, chestnut brown when young, turning orange-brown and caramel at maturity
• Gelatinous pellicle covering the cap, which can be peeled back
• Pitted areas with dark blue or bluish-black zones
• Blue bruising reaction when damaged

Gills

• Brown in color, often stained black when injured
• Close together, ascending, with whitish edges
• Mottled appearance

Spore Print

• Dark purplish-brown to purplish-black color

Stem

• Length of 90 to 200 mm, thickness of 2 to 6 mm
• Silky white, may have a brown tint at the base or as it ages
• Hollow at maturity
• Twisted, cartilaginous tissue
• Coarse white aerial tufts of mycelium at the base, sometimes with azure tones

Where can you find the Flying Saucer? (habitat + distribution)

Psilocybe azurescens is primarily found along the West Coast of the United States, including parts of Oregon and California, with some sightings in Washington. It also occurs in other countries such as Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Where to look? 

The species prefers a habitat of tight but separated clusters on wood and sandy soils rich in woody debris, often in association with coastal dune grasses. It is known to cause wood to whiten due to the accumulation of mycelium. Psilocybe azurescens fruiting typically occurs from late September to early January.

Psilocybe azurescens similar strains of mushrooms

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Even though some strains make look the same, researchers can make accurate identifications by observing the spore color and spore print.  Spores are microscopic reproductive structures produced by mushrooms, and their color can vary between different species and even within the same species.

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