179 observationsVulnerable
Psilocybe aztecorum
Psilocybe aztecorum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Hymenogastraceae ›Genus: Psilocybe
About
Psilocybe aztecorum is a species of psilocybin mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. Known only from central Mexico, the fungus grows on decomposing woody debris and is found in mountainous areas at elevations of 3,200 to 4,000 m (10,500 to 13,100 ft), typically in meadows or open, grassy forests associated with Hartweg's pine (Pinus hartwegii). The mushrooms have convex to bell-shaped caps 1.5–2 cm (0.6–0.8 in) in diameter, atop slender cylindrical stems that are up to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) long. The color...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Psilocybe aztecorum is Psilocybe aztecorum.
- The Psilocybe aztecorum has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Psilocybe aztecorum belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Psilocybe aztecorum belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Psilocybe aztecorum belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Psilocybe aztecorum belongs to the order Agaricales.
- Psilocybe aztecorum belongs to the family Hymenogastraceae.
- Psilocybe aztecorum belongs to the genus Psilocybe.