Psilocybe Cyanescens “Wavy Caps” Isolated Spore Syringe – 10cc | Spore Genetics
The Wood-Loving “Wavy Cap” — not to be confused with Panaeolus cyanescens
The Psilocybe cyanescens “Wavy Cap” Isolated Spore Syringe features one of the most recognizable wood-loving mushrooms in mycology. Named for the rippled, wave-like edges its caps develop at maturity, this species is a favorite for microscopy and taxonomy thanks to its distinct morphology, purple-brown spores, and vivid blue-staining reaction. Each 10cc syringe contains a single-phenotype isolate prepared in our ISO-7 cleanroom for consistent, high-clarity research.
First described in 1946 by British mycologist Elsie Wakefield, Psilocybe cyanescens is a lignicolous (wood-loving) species found across parts of Europe, the Pacific Northwest of North America, and beyond. In the wild it grows from decaying wood, mulch, and wood-chip beds, often appearing in cool, damp late-autumn conditions — a very different niche from the dung-loving, grassland Panaeolus cyanescens (Pan Cyan) it's so often confused with.
Morphological Features
Cap (Pileus): Caramel to chestnut brown when moist, fading to pale buff as it dries (hygrophanous). The defining trait is the wavy, undulating margin that develops with age. Caps typically measure 1.5–5 cm across.
Gills (Lamellae): Pale at first, darkening to deep purple-brown as spores mature; close and adnate to the stem.
Stem (Stipe): Slender and white, roughly 4–10 cm tall, often bruising blue where handled — a hallmark of the species.
Spores: Elliptical, thick-walled, dark purplish-brown with a visible germ pore, measuring approximately 9–12 × 5–8 µm — easily distinguished under magnification.
Strain Overview
- Species: Psilocybe cyanescens (Wavy Cap)
- Not to be confused with: Panaeolus cyanescens (Pan Cyan) — a different genus and species
- Habitat: Wood-loving — decaying wood, mulch, and wood-chip beds
- Spore Color: Dark purple-brown
- Identifying Traits: Wavy cap margins, blue bruising, purple-brown spore deposit
What You’ll Receive
- One (1) 10cc BD Luer-Lok syringe of isolated Psilocybe cyanescens “Wavy Cap” spores
- One (1) Sterile 16-gauge needle
- One (1) Alcohol prep pad
- Includes our “How to Use a Mushroom Spore Syringe” guide
Important Note: Psilocybe cyanescens is a wood-loving species, distinct from both Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens. This product is intended for microscopy and taxonomy research only — not for cultivation or consumption.
