🌿Native Nature

Liberty Cap

Psilocybe semilanceata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Hymenogastraceae ›Genus: Psilocybe

About

Psilocybe semilanceata, commonly known as the liberty cap, is a psilocybin or "magic" mushroom that contains the psychoactive compounds psilocybin, psilocin and baeocystin. It is both one of the most widely distributed psilocybin mushrooms in nature, and one of the most potent. The mushrooms have a distinctive conical to bell-shaped cap, up to 2.5 cm (1.0 in) in diameter, with a small nipple-like protrusion on the top. They are yellow to brown, covered with radial grooves when moist,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Liberty Cap?
The scientific name of Liberty Cap is Psilocybe semilanceata.
What is the conservation status of Liberty Cap?
The Liberty Cap has a conservation status of NE.
What kingdom does Liberty Cap belong to?
Liberty Cap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Liberty Cap belong to?
Liberty Cap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Liberty Cap belong to?
Liberty Cap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Liberty Cap belong to?
Liberty Cap belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Liberty Cap belong to?
Liberty Cap belongs to the family Hymenogastraceae.
What genus does Liberty Cap belong to?
Liberty Cap belongs to the genus Psilocybe.