5 Magic Mushroom Varieties That Grow Wild in the UK

There are various varieties of magic mushrooms that grow naturally in the United Kingdom. Please note that this information should only be used for educational purposes because it is prohibited to collect, own, or sell magic mushrooms in the United Kingdom. Five species that can be found are listed below: MAGIC MUSHROOM UK

1. Psilocybe Semilanceata:

Commonly known as Liberty Caps, these are the most widespread and potent magic mushrooms found in the UK.

They have a distinctive conical shape with a pointed cap. The mushroom stands 4-10cm tall and has a distinct conical to bell-shaped cap that grows to about 2-2.5cm in diameter. It also features a little nipple-like bulge on the cap’s top. Liberty caps are a creamy yellow to brown colour that dries extremely pale.

2. Psilocybe Cyanescens:

Also known as the Wavy Cap or Blue Leg, this species is native to North America but has been introduced in the UK. They have a wavy appearance and usually grow in wood chips or mulchMAGIC MUSHROOM UK

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It’s mushroom season in the northern hemisphere. And that means that the green and pleasant fields and forests of the UK are littered with fungi – some of it of the psychedelic variety.

However, it’s not wise to start picking and eating wild mushrooms if you’re not exactly sure what they are. This is because, while some can open the doors of perception, others can close the doors of life (as in kill you).

Psilocybe semilanceata (Liberty Cap)

Known in the UK as Liberty Caps, or simply Libs, psilocybe semilanceata is the most well-known and common magic mushroom found in the UK – and many other countries.

Also known Wavy Caps, psilocybe cyanescens is a small but potent psychedelic mushroom. Its caps grow to about 1.5cm to 5cm across and are distinctly wavy. They are a caramel brown when fresh and get pale as they dry.

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They dye blue when bruised or injured, just like many potent hallucinogenic mushrooms do. This is attributed to the oxidation of psilocin, a hallucinogenic substance that is extremely similar to psilocybin. In actuality, when we take magic mushrooms, psilocybin transforms to psilocin in our gut.

3. Psilocybe CubensiS IN uk:

Although not native to the UK, this species can occasionally be found in manure-rich areas, such as cow pastures. These mushrooms have a distinctive cylindrical shape with a broad cap.

Where to find magic mushrooms on the UK

Magic mushrooms grow in all sorts of environments, but woodland, naturally fertilised meadows, and any large area of grass or fields all offer ideal conditions for various species.

You shouldn’t have to go far to find some magic mushrooms in the UK. Local parks, common recreational areas, race tracks, woodland and country paths are all potential growing spots.

Psilocybin mushrooms have commonly been found inLondon’s Hyde Park, Primrose Hill and Richmond Park.

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