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Lion's Mane Mushroom: Benefits, Uses & How to Grow It

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 11th 2023

Lion's Mane Mushroom: Benefits, Uses & How to Grow It Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a distinctive gourmet and functional mushroom named for its shaggy, cascading white spines that resemble … read more

Panaeolus Cinctulus (Subbalteatus): ID & Habitat

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 11th 2023

Panaeolus Cinctulus (Subbalteatus): Identification & Habitat Panaeolus cinctulus—still widely known by its older name Panaeolus subbalteatus, and commonly called the banded mottlegill&mdash … read more

Amanita Mushrooms: Identification, Edible & Deadly Species

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 10th 2023

Amanita Mushrooms: Iconic, Edible & Deadly Species The Amanita genus is one of the most important—and most dangerous—in the entire fungal kingdom. It contains the instantly recognizab … read more

Oyster Mushrooms: Types, Benefits & How to Grow Them

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 10th 2023

Oyster Mushrooms: Types, Benefits & How to Grow Them Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus) are among the most popular gourmet mushrooms in the world—prized for their delicate, savory flavor, tender … read more

María Sabina & the Mazatec Magic Mushroom Tradition

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 8th 2023

María Sabina & the Mazatec Magic Mushroom Tradition María Sabina was a Mazatec curandera (healer) from Oaxaca, Mexico, whose traditional use of sacred mushrooms brought the world's … read more

Psilocybe Cubensis: Identification, Habitat & Spore Print

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 8th 2023

Psilocybe Cubensis: Identification, Habitat & Facts Psilocybe cubensis is the most widely known and studied psilocybin mushroom species in the world. A dung-loving mushroom of warm, humid regions … read more