Psilocybe jacobsii facts for kids

Psilocybe jacobsii is a type of mushroom found in Mexico. It was first discovered and written about by James Q. Jacobs near a place called Huautla de Jimenez in the Oaxaca state. Later, a scientist named Dr. Gastón Guzmán studied its tiny parts under a microscope. He then officially named this new mushroom species in a big book about Psilocybe mushrooms.

Scientists believe that Psilocybe jacobsii might contain special natural chemicals. These chemicals are found in many mushrooms of the Psilocybe group.

About Psilocybe Mushrooms

Mushrooms in the Psilocybe group are a type of fungi. They grow in many parts of the world, often in forests or grassy areas. There are many different kinds of Psilocybe mushrooms. Each kind has its own unique features, like its size, shape, and color.

How Mushrooms Grow

Mushrooms are the fruit of a fungus. Most of the fungus lives underground or inside wood as tiny threads called mycelium. When conditions are right, the fungus sends up a mushroom, which helps it spread its spores. Spores are like tiny seeds that can grow into new fungi.

See also

In Spanish: Psilocybe jacobsii para niños

• List of Psilocybin mushrooms
• Psilocybin mushrooms
• Psilocybe