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Psilocybe caerulescens

Psilocybe caerulescens

Taxonomy

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

About

Psilocybe caerulescens, also known as Landslide mushroom ("derrumbe" in Spanish), is a psilocybin mushroom having psilocybin and psilocin as main active compounds. Along with Psilocybe mexicana and Psilocybe aztecorum, it is one of the mushrooms likely to have been used by the Aztecs and is currently used by Mazatec shamans for its entheogenic properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

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