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Where Do Magic Mushrooms Grow? Habitats in Dung, Grass & Wood

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Feb 2nd 2026

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

Facts about Magic Mushrooms Fun Facts | Spore Genetics

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Feb 1st 2024

4 Fun Facts About Psilocybe You Should Know As you dive into the intriguing world of fungi, you’ll encounter myriad fascinating species. Mushrooms from the Psilocybe genus, for example, have cap … read more

Psilocybe Natalensis: The African Cubensis Relative

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 30th 2023

Psilocybe Natalensis: The African Cubensis Relative Psilocybe natalensis is a psilocybin mushroom native to South Africa, closely related to—and often compared with—the well-known Psilocy … read more

Psilocybe Mexicana & Magic Truffles Explained

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 30th 2023

Psilocybe Mexicana & Magic Truffles Explained Psilocybe mexicana is a small psilocybin mushroom native to Mexico and Central America, historically significant as the species from which the compou … read more

Golden Teacher Mushrooms: The Classic Cubensis Strain

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 18th 2023

Golden Teacher Mushrooms: The Classic Cubensis Strain Golden Teacher is one of the most iconic and beloved strains of Psilocybe cubensis—instantly recognized by its golden-capped appearance and … read more

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