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Exploring Psilocybe Serbica: A Mycological Marvel
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Psilocybe serbica might not be as well-known as some of its counterparts. A type of mushroom that belongs to the Hymenogastraceae family, it contains psilocybin, psilocin, and a variety of other related tryptamine alkaloids.
It was discovered in 1969 by Meinhard Moser and Egon Horak. Later on, a study in 2010 discovered that P. serbica is the same as Psilocybe bohemica, described by Šebek in 1983, and Psilocybe arcana, named by Borovička and Hlaváček in 2001, and Psilocybe moravica by Borovička in 2003.
If you are intrigued as much as we are, jump in to discover more about this fascinating species, including the structure of Psilocybe serbica, its habitat, and similar species.
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Source: Martin Malec
The structure of Psilocybe serbica
Its unique disposition will be easy to decipher once you read through this short description.
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Habitat and distribution
Psilocybe serbica is often found in groups, accompanying decaying wood, both deciduous and coniferous. It’s also found in Urtica spp. and Rubus spp., growing on twigs, compost, and leftover plant bits in forests.
You’ll spot it around creeks, forest paths, and even road edges where things are a bit damp. Unlike Psilocybe cyanescens, you can’t find it in urban areas, but you might catch it now and then, giving woodchips a try.
Mycologists found Psilocybe serbica only in Central and Eastern Europe. Unlike other species in the Psilocybe genus with descriptive names, its name just points to its discovery spot. However, that got a bit confusing when it was found in other areas, like the Czech Republic and south of Italy and Greece.
Source: Wikipedia
Similar species
Psilocybe serbica and Psilocybe aztecorum are like cousins; they are closely related but don’t look alike. P. serbica resembles other Psilocybin mushrooms more, like Psilocybe cyanescens. These two even share some habitats, though P. cyanescens prefers cultivated wood chip beds. When it comes to looks, P. cyanescens has a wavy cap when it’s matured. Different versions of P. serbica also have a wavy cap, just to varying degrees.
Take a closer look at the spores
You can observe this fascinating world of fungi whenever you please. Your research journey starts here. Check out Fungushead; we have an amazing collection of Psilocybe cubensis mushroom spore syringes, swabs, and mixpacks.
Here’s what’s in them:
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Deionized Type 2 Water | Our spores undergo regular tests to ensure they are lively and thriving, free from any potential contaminants. |
Tested for Viability | Each syringe comes labeled with the strain name and a picture of what that strain looks like when fruiting. |
Labeled for Identification | Each syringe comes labeled with the strain name and a picture of what that strain looks like when fruiting |
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