Psilocybe stuntzii: Unveiling the Cascadian Wonder

Psilocybe stuntzii is a true gem of the Pacific Northwest. Also known as Stuntz’s blue legs and blue ringers, this groovy mushroom is a part of the Hymenogastraceae family with its active compounds psilocybin and psilocin. 

This mushroom’s got a pretty cool name – it’s a shoutout to the mycologist superstar, Daniel Stuntz, who first spotted it on the University of Washington campus.

Read on to learn more about the structure of Psilocybe stuntzii, its habitat, and similar species. 

Source: Psilocybe stuntzii Guzmán & J.Ott

The structure of Psilocybe stuntzii

Belonging to the psilocybe genus gives this beauty some distinct features. 

Habitat and distribution

It loves to appear in the beautiful landscapes of the western Pacific Northwest. You’ll find it in conifer wood chips, cozy bark mulch, and even new lawns freshly laid with sod, adding a touch of wild charm to the scene. 

Source: Sovereign – Mushroom Observer 

You can spot it from late July through December, sometimes the sightings continue all year round in Seattle. It occasionally shows up in sunny California, even Santa Cruz. 

This mushroom was once a common sight, gracing over 40% of new lawns and mulched areas in the Puget Sound region. These days, it’s become a bit of a wanderer, showing up now and then in well-fertilized, pristine lawns.

Similar species 

In the Stuntzae section, you’ll find a lot of simile fungi. They share some family traits, but each has its own unique flair within the intricate tapestry of psilocybin mushrooms.

• Psilocybe caeruleoannulata ‒ Found in Uruguay and Brazil
• Psilocybe meridionalis – Native to Mexico, it’s the only species of Psilocybe from section Stuntzii that can be found here
• Psilocybe mescaleroensis – Found in the summer and fall in Lincoln County, NM
• Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata – Native to the eastern United States
• Psilocybe subaeruginascens – Found in southern Japan and subtropical Java and in Kwazulu-Natal South Africa

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