Description
Psilocybe Stuntzii Spore Print | A Tribute to Mycologist Daniel Stuntz
Psilocybe stuntzii, affectionately known as Stuntz’s Blue Legs or Blue Ringers. This is a psilocybin-containing mushroom named in honor of mycologist Daniel Stuntz from the University of Washington. First identified on the university’s campus, this species is a member of the Hymenogastraceae family. Notable for its distinctive blue-staining characteristics upon handling or with age.
Morphology & Key Features
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Cap (Pileus): Measures 1–4 cm in diameter. Starting conical and becoming convex or broadly umbonate with age. The cap surface is smooth, slightly sticky when moist, and ranges in color from olive-brown to chestnut-brown. The cap usually fading to yellowish tones when dry. The margin is striated when moist and may develop a greenish tint.
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Gills: Gills are adnate to adnexed, closely spaced, and moderately broad. They transition from yellowish-brown in youth to violet-brown or chocolate-brown as they mature.
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Stipe (Stem): The 2–7.5 cm long and 1.5–6 mm thick stem is typically yellowish to brown. Often developing bluish bruising, particularly below its fragile, membranous ring.
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Spore Print: Produces a dark purple-brown spore print, with elliptical, smooth spores measuring 8–12 x 6–8 micrometers.
Ecology & Habitat
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Geographic Distribution: Found predominantly along the Pacific Coast, especially in the Pacific Northwest.
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Habitat: Prefers well-mulched, newly planted lawns, as well as wood chips and landscaped areas. It thrives in coniferous wood-chip mulch and is most frequently observed from September to December.
Quality & Collection Standards
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🌿 Ethically Collected & Preserved: Each spore print is sourced with strict environmental considerations.
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🔬 Prepared in Sterile Conditions: All materials undergo HEPA filtration for quality assurance.
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✅ 30-Day Quality Guarantee: Ensuring high standards for microscopy research and observation.
Suggested Products for Cross-Reference
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Psilocybe Subaeruginosa Spore Print – A potent species known for its caramel to chestnut-brown caps and blue bruising. Native to Australia and New Zealand.
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Psilocybe Semilanceata Spore Print – Commonly known as the Liberty Cap. This species features a distinctive conical cap and is renowned for its psychoactive properties.
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Psilocybe Pelliculosa Spore Print – Identified by its conical to bell-shaped cap, this species is found in coniferous forests of the Pacific Northwest.
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