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Most growers who like the easy-to-follow directions in magic mushroom grow kits may be unaware that there are several magic mushroom species. The most prevalent psychedelic mushroom is psilocybe cubensis, which you are familiar with. But what if we uncovered additional, more powerful, mystical mushroom species? Would you like to know which magic mushroom species are the strongest?
Strongest magic mushroom species : Psilocybin Mushrooms
Mushrooms grow all over the world. Some are poisonous, some edible, some medicinal, and some contain the flesh of the gods. Psychedelic or magic mushrooms contain both psilocybin and psilocin. These mushrooms differ from one another and possess distinct qualities.
Cultivators have reported varying physical appearances, growth flexibility, and, of course, potency differences. The quantity of psilocybin and psilocin present is mostly used to determine potency.
Psilocybe cubensis
Over time, farmers determined that the species p. cubensis was the most user-friendly. People all around the world utilize grow kits, spore vials, and spore prints to cultivate magic mushrooms at home. Most people associate “magic mushrooms” with P. cubensis and its remarkable range of strains.
What is the strongest magic mushroom species?
So, here is the fun part. There are even stronger magic mushrooms out there then the Penis Envy p. cubensis. Some are up to 3x stronger! Let’s take a look at the detailed chart, constructed to illustrate the potency of all these colorful psychedelic mushroom species
| SPECIES | PSILOCYBIN % | PSILOCIN % | BAEOCYSTIN % | REFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. azurenscens | 1.78 | .38 | .35 | Stamets and Gartz 1995 |
| P. bohemica | 1.34 | .11 | .02 | Gartz and Muller 1989; Gartz (1994) |
| P. semilanceata | .98 | .02 | .36 | Gartz 1994 |
| P. baeocystis | .85 | .59 | .10 | Repke et al. 1977; Beug and Bigwood 1982(b) |
| P. cyanescens | .85 | .36 | .03 | Stijve and Kuyper 1985; Repke et al. 1977 |
| P. tampanensis | .68 | .32 | n/a | Gartz 1994 |
| P. cubensis | .63 | .60 | .025 | Gartz 1994; Stijve and de Meijer 1993 |
| P. weilii | .61 | .27 | .05 | |
| P. hoogshagenii | .60 | .10 | n/a | Heim and Hofmann 1958 |
| P. stuntzii | .36 | .12 | .02 | Beug and Bigwood 1982(b); Repke et al. 1977 |
| P. cyanofibrillosa | .21 | .04 | n/a | Stamets et al. 1980 |
| P. liniformans | .16 | n/d | .005 | Stijve and Kuyper |
This chart is very informative but what is the story behind some of these species?
Psilocybe azurescens
Psilocybe azurescens is by far the most potent magic mushroom species. Paul Stamets is the first to identify and name Psilocybe azurescens, which is the most powerful strain ever discovered. According to Wikipedia, the Azurescens is one of the strongest psilocybe magic mushroom species. However, the majority of them are difficult to discover and cultivate. However, Azurescens may be cultivated outside in your own garden!
Psilocybe bohemica
Psilocybe bohemica are found in five different parts of the Czech Republic. It contains 1.34% psilocybin.
Psilocybe semilanceata
The plant thrives in natural grassland habitats and wetter conditions. It enjoys the fading roots of these regions in Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and Russia. Its psilocybin content is 0.98%.
Psilocybe baeocystis
A single mushroom found dispersed on bark, peat moss, wood chips, and rotting conifer mulch. This mushroom may be found on meadows and lawns in the Pacific Southwest. The average psilocybin content is up to 0.85%.
Psilocybe cyanescens
Next to p. cubensis and azurescens, cyanescens is the most frequent. They grow all across the world, including Australia, West Asia, the Pacific Northwest, and Central Europe. The psilocybin concentration varies by location, ranging from 0.66% to 1.96%. Many experienced cultivators believe that Cyanescens, not Azurescens, is the strongest magic mushroom species.
Panaeolus cyanescens
Not to be mixed up with the psilocybe cyanescens, is the Panaeolus cyanescens. This high potency mushroom is also know as Blue meanie or the Hawaiian Copelandia. Mostly found in tropical and subtropical area’s the Panaeolus cyanescens is allover the place. The specimen that is used for research on it’s concentration of alkaloids was from France. Good thing is you can grow your own with a Panaeolus cyanescens Hawaiian kit of from spores.
Which species would you like to try?
As you can see, the psychedelic mushroom world offers a wide range of offerings. Many experienced psychonauts who have tried cyanescens or azurescens have decided to stick with those species. Their high potency makes them a reliable companion for dramatic visual journeys.
If you’re feeling brave, try Psilocybe baeocystis or Psilocybe bohemica. They could give you a different experience that you’d prefer!
Now that you have a better grasp of the strongest magic mushroom species, which one will you try next?
