Psilocybe subcubensis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Psilocybe subcubensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Basidiomycota
Class:	Agaricomycetes
Order:	Agaricales
Family:	Hymenogastraceae
Genus:	Psilocybe
Species:	P. subcubensis
Binomial name
Psilocybe subcubensis Guzmán
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Synonyms
Psilocybe jaliscana Guzmán (2000)

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Psilocybe subcubensis is a type of mushroom that belongs to the family Hymenogastraceae. This mushroom was first officially described by a Mexican scientist named Gaston Guzman.

Psilocybe subcubensis is very similar in appearance to another mushroom called Psilocybe cubensis. They look almost exactly alike, but Psilocybe subcubensis has smaller spores. These mushrooms are found in warm, tropical areas around the world.

Discovering Psilocybe subcubensis

This interesting mushroom was first identified and named by Gaston Guzman. He was a famous mycologist, which is a scientist who studies fungi like mushrooms. His work helped us learn more about this specific type of mushroom.

What Makes It Special?

Psilocybe subcubensis is known for looking very much like its close relative, Psilocybe cubensis. Even though they look alike, scientists can tell them apart by looking at their tiny spores. The spores of Psilocybe subcubensis are smaller.

These mushrooms grow in many tropical regions. This means they are found in places with warm climates all over the world.

See also

In Spanish: Psilocybe subcubensis para niños

• List of Psilocybin mushrooms
• Psilocybin mushrooms
• Psilocybe