Blog | Spore Genetics

Where Do Magic Mushrooms Grow? Habitats in Dung, Grass & Wood Magic mushrooms grow in the wild across a range of natural habitats—most commonly on herbivore dung in tropical and subtropical … read more

Albino vs Leucistic Mushrooms: What’s the Difference? The difference comes down to the spores. A true albino mushroom produces no pigment at all — its spores are translucent or clear, and … read more

Spore Print Color Chart: Identifying Mushrooms by Spore Color Spore print color is one of the most reliable identification features in mycology. Psilocybe species produce a dark purple-brown to purpl … read more