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Penis Envy Mushrooms: The Famous Cubensis Strain

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 14th 2023

Penis Envy Mushrooms: The Famous Cubensis Strain Penis Envy is one of the most famous and distinctive strains of Psilocybe cubensis, instantly recognizable by its thick, dense, bulbous shape. It has … read more

Galerina marginata (Funeral Bell): The Deadly Psilocybe Look-Alike

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 14th 2023

Galerina marginata (Funeral Bell): The Deadly Psilocybe Look-Alike Galerina marginata — commonly called the funeral bell or autumn skullcap — is a small brown wood-rotting mushroom that c … 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

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