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Different Types of Shrooms

I've been asked several times "How many types of shrooms out there can get you high?" In terms of known mushrooms that contain psilocybin, the list goes on and on. 


Basically what's available to us is a very small percentage of what's actually out there, unless you want to start foraging your own magic mushrooms.


The major psilocybin genera consists of 73 species which then each have different strains. Of those 73, Psilocybe cubensis are by far the most available and widely distributed. This is mainly because they are so easy to cultivate, especially indoors.  At the bottom of this page is a chart of 12 selected species comparing psilocybin percentage.


Growers and mycologists have discovered more and more mushrooms and they are constantly experimenting and creating new strains, mostly all P. cubnesis.


Below is a list of shrooms that I have personally tried on more than one occasion. I've included some basic info on each type, based on research and my own experience . For full detailed reviews check out the Trip Reports page. 

I will continue to add more as I get my hands on new strains.

Albino Treasure Coast

Albino Treasure Coast

Albino Treasure Coast

  • Genus:  Psilocybe cubensis 
  • Background Info: Treasure Coast shrooms get their name from their place of origin, the Florida Treasure Coast. Word has it they were discovered naturally and cultivated by the mysterious Mr. G who is a shroom grower responsible for the discovery and cultivation of a few strains including B+. (see below)
  • Potency Level: Low
  • Effects: Albino shrooms always have a reputation for being more potent. These ones are known to be quite strong, however after trying these a few times, I wouldn't say that was the case. They provide a nice euphoric body high with mild visuals.

Amazon Dong

Albino Treasure Coast

Albino Treasure Coast

  • Genus:  Psilocybe cubensis 
  • Background Info: These are a cross between Penis Envy and Amazonian shrooms which is where the hilarious name Amazon Dong comes from.
  • Potency Level: High
  • Effects: Strong pleasurable body high combined with a moderate visual experience. Unlocks deep introspectiveness and creative problem solving.
  • Detailed Trip Report

Avery Albino

Albino Treasure Coast

Avery Albino

  • Genus: Psilocybe cubensis
  • Background Info: These are actually a result of genetic experimentation. They are a cross between Cambodian and A+ mushrooms.
  • Potency Level: Medium
  • Effects: Mood uplift, deep euphoria combined with light visuals.

B+

Blue Meanies ( P. cyanescens)

Avery Albino

  • Genus: Psilocybe cubensis
  • Background Info: B+ are another cubensis mushroom that are very easy to grow and often yield impressive sized specimens. Legend has it the mysterious "Mr. G" first discovered and cultivated these.
  • Potency Level: Medium
  • Effects: Light visuals with extremely deep mental experiences. Several users report full ego death from these shrooms, including me. 
  • Detailed Trip Report

Blue Meanies (P. cubensis)

Blue Meanies ( P. cyanescens)

Blue Meanies ( P. cyanescens)

  • Genus:  Psilocybe cubensis
  • Background Info:  There are actually two different kinds of Blue Meanies. These are the newly introduced ones which are also part of the P. Cubensis family. They were discovered and originally cultivated in Australia. They were given the same name as another mushroom that’s from a different family. 
  • Potency Level: High
  • Effects: Extremely uplifting with regard to mood and energy. These shrooms made me feel like I had superpowers.
  • Detailed Trip Report

Blue Meanies ( P. cyanescens)

Blue Meanies ( P. cyanescens)

Blue Meanies ( P. cyanescens)

  • Genus:  Panaeolus cyanescens 
  • Background Info:  There is some confusion surrounding the identification of Blue Meanie shrooms. That is because there are actually two different kinds with the same name. These are the original Blue Meanies, a species called Panaeolus cyanescens, known for their potency. 
  • Potency Level: Very high
  • Effects: Extreme visual experience. Perception colours becomes very enhanced. Unlocks deep creativity and problem solving.
  • Detailed Trip Report

Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs

  • Genus: Psilocybe cubensis
  • Backgound Info: These get their name from their appearance. The large flat caps and tiny stalks give a similar look to the famous spider like creature. They are a relatively new strain discovered in BC. They have since been cultivated in home and professional setups.
  • Potency Level: High
  • Effects: Very pleasurable trip with some of the most extreme and intense visuals. Very nice uplifting afterglow.
  • Detailed Trip Report

Golden Teachers

Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs

  • Genus: Psilocybe cubensis
  • Background Info: Golden teachers seem to be the most common and widely distributed shroom in these parts.   They were discovered in Florida in the 1980s. They are very easy to cultivate indoors and are a favourite for both users and growers. 
  • Potency Level: Medium
  • Effects:  Warm feelings of extreme euphoria. Deep spiritual enlightenment.  Moderate to extreme visuals. Unlocks the utmost freedom of thought.
  • Detailed Trip Report

Penis Envy

Daddy Long Legs

Texas Yellow Caps

  • Genus: Psilocybe cubensis
  • Background Info:  When people hear the name "penis envy" for the first time they either burst out laughing or look very confused.  They were given that name because of how they look when they are growing. They were brought from the Amazon Rainforest and cultivated here by the famous Terence Mckenna in the 80s.
  • Potency Level: Very High
  • Effects: PE are known as the most potent of the cubensis mushrooms. Extreme meditative intospectiveness even in days following the trip. Very intense visuals.

Texas Yellow Caps

Texas Yellow Caps

Texas Yellow Caps

  • Genus: P. cubensis
  • Background Info: These were discovered and cultivated by an amateur mycologist in 1988. They are often referred to as beginner shrooms because they don't throw you into oblivion.  They often grow quite tall with average to large sized caps. 
  • Potency Level: Low
  • Effects: Very soothing relaxing high. Mild visuals however some users have reported full visual effects. Extreme connection to the earth and nature. Deep spiritual introspectiveness. Mood uplifting with a long lasting afterglow.
  • Detailed Trip Report 

Z Strain

Texas Yellow Caps

Z Strain

  • Genus: P. cubensis
  • Background Info: Z strain is another cubensis strain that is growing in popularity. It is one of the fastest to grow as cultivators have been able to yield a crop in just 10 days.
  • Potency Level: High 
  • Effects: Uplifting full body high with a strong visual experience. The one big thing I noticed about this strain was how long the visual high lasted; long after the peak. Many users report seeing "dancing" lights which is definitely something I experienced that is signature to these shrooms. 
  • Detailed Trip Report

 

Psilometric scale of comparative potency of selected Psilocybe mushrooms:

Species - %Psilocybin

P. azurescens

1.78

"blue angles" "blue runners" "azzies" "flying saucers"

P. bohemica

1.34

P. semilanceata

.98

"liberty caps"

P. baeocystis

.85

P. cyanescens

.85

"wavy caps"

P. tampanensis

.68

one of the few Psilocybe mushrooms known to grow magic truffles

P. cubensis

.63

as mentioned above, the most common with over 60 strains

P. weilii

.61

"landslide mushroom"

P. hoogshagnii

.60

P. stuntzii

.36

"blue legs" "blue ringers"

P. cyanofibrillosa

.21

"blue haired psilocybe"

P. liniformans

.16

This chart was cited from Paul Stamets' "Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World"

This chart represents the maximum percentage of psilocybin found in each species based on dry weight of 1 gram. This was put together by well known mycologist and psychonaut Paul Stamets,  and is based on 20 years of research.


Notice that P. cubensis is right in the middle of the scale. That tells you that there are shrooms out there much stronger than these.


Most of the species listed on this chart are found growing solely in the wild with the exception of P. cubensis. As mentioned above, cultivators have been able to easily grow this species of mushroom with indoor setups and these have taken off in the recreational and medicinal world. 


Most of the other mushrooms listed require natural conditions that are very difficult to mimic with a man-made setup which is why they are so rare in the cultivation world.


Liberty caps can be found growing in forests across North America especially on the west coast. For years these were the most popular shroom. People would go out and forage them themselves until large professional grow ops started using cubensis mushrooms, which have now taken over the market.


What's not shown on this chart is the percentage of baeocystin. Baeocystin is another chemical found in these mushrooms. It is actually under-researched, but they have recently discovered that it can alter the state of mind just like psilocybin. This is very interesting because while cubensis mushrooms have very low amounts of baeocystin, some of these other mushrooms on the chart have higher percentages. Liberty caps and azzies are the two with the highest. The reason this is so interesting is because they may provide a different experience than what most users are used to due to the fact most of what's available is from the cubensis family. 


Stay tuned as I hope to get my hands on some of these other species as the research continues...

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