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Cap:
(.5) 1-2.5 (3-6) cm broad. Conic to convex, subcampanulate,
expanding to broadly convex. Typically umbonate. Translucent when moist.
Pale redish brown to honey to ochraceous. Hygrophanous. Yellow olive to
ochraceous or yellow buff. Bruising blue where damaged.
Gills: Adnate, sinuate or uncinate. Purplish brown with white
edges.
Stem: (20) 40-65 (90) mm long x (.5) 1-3 (4) mm thick. Equal
and swollen at base. White, reddish brown or honey colored with blue
green and/or deep sea green tones. Hollow.
Spores: (9.5) 11-14 (16) x 6.5-8.5 (9.5)m.
Sporeprint: Dark purplish brown.
Habitat: Solitary to gregarious on horse manure, grassy areas
in rich soils. Stamets (1996) reports that this species fruits in large
rings.
Distribution: Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
Season: October through December.
Dosage: 15 to 30 fresh specimens or 1/4 fresh ounce. 1 to to
grams dried.
Comments: This species macroscopically resembles Psilocybe stuntzii
and bares some similarity to Psilocybe semilanceata. A related species
is Psilocybe subfimetaria which is also similar in appearance to Psilocybe
semilanceata. |
