How do you identify psilocybin mushrooms?

Answer 1

There is no way to certainly identify psilocybin-containing mushrooms without a chemical analysis. However, they may stain blue upon bruising, and are generally tan or brown with dark purple spores. Many mushrooms share these characteristics and therefore it is recommended that you do not ingest wild-picked mushrooms, even if they are legal in your area (which they are typically not).

Answer 2

There are a few signs that can be used to roughly identify a psychedelic mushroom, such as blue bruising upon handling. However, there are many varieties of psychedelic mushrooms, some of which are nearly identical to poisonous varieties, and the blue staining does not indicate positively that a mushroom is safe an psychedelic. Only chemical testing, such as HPLC/MS, would indicate for sure if a mushroom contains psychedelic compounds. Therefore, picking and eating mushrooms without a great deal of experience is not recommended. However, cultivated mushrooms that are sold as psychedelic are typically Psilocybe cubensis, and can be identified by blue staining, spore characteristics (under a microscope), or simply pictures on the internet, as these mushrooms are rarely misidentified. Of course, check your local laws before acquiring any psychoactive substance.

Answer 3

You will see god when you eat it, however you do not die

Answer 4

Smaller, closed caps and often times a thin layer of what appears to be golden foil on the stem.