Unverified / Caution
Psilocybe subaeruginosa
Psilocybe subaeruginosa
Also known as:
Botanical Overview
Psilocybe subaeruginosa is a species of agaric fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae described in 1927 and known from Australia and New Zealand. As a blueing member of the genus Psilocybe it contains the psychoactive compounds psilocin and psilocybin.
Foraging Safety · Hazard Watch
Similar & Confusing Lookalikes
Never harvest or eat wild mushrooms based on photos alone. Always cross-check against these similar lookalikes:
Unverified / Caution
Funeral Bell
Galerina marginata
Lookalike
Psilocybe azurescens
Psilocybe azurescens
Unverified / Caution
Wavy Cap
Psilocybe cyanescens
Classification
Scientific Taxonomy
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Basidiomycota
Class Agaricomycetes
Order Agaricales
Family Hymenogastraceae
Genus Psilocybe
Safety Notice: Never consume any wild mushroom based exclusively on photographs or app identification. Many deadly poisonous species (such as Amanita phalloides) closely mimic edible varieties. Always verify your specimen in person with a certified expert mycologist.
Spotted an inaccurate field mark or edibility issue?