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Cap: 40-50 mm long, convexed and plain,
hygrophanous and ochraceus with some bluing and blue green along the
edge of the cap. Margin translucent-striate. Gills: adnate to subsinuate, and somewhat violaceous in color at
the margin of the gills. Stem: 50-60 x 4-7 mm. Reddish brown with white scabulous
fibrils on stipe. Bruising blue when damaged or with age. Spores: (5.5-) 6.5-7.5 (-8) (-9) x (4.5) 5-6 µ Sporeprint: Violet to Chocolate-brown. Habitat: Common in the Mexican State of Jalisco, the
influence of many new, as well as old ecosystems and microclimates are
important for the distribution of these species. Riparian forests extend from
sea level to about 2800 m elevation, with species of Populus
predominating in arid and semi-arid regions of northern Mexico and species of Alnus
in more temperate zones with cooler climates area good habitat for finding this species.
Psilocybe villarrealiae is a big mushroom, preferring to grow near rivers
and along river creeks with vegetation classified as clod. Subtropical forests
appear to be a natural humid habitat for these species, as well as
are open spaces and under bushes. Sometimes, large collections of this
species can be observed near Magnolia spp, and Alnus spp.,
where wood debris is buried and mixed with muddy soil, red soil, in
pine forest mixed with oaks, and in subtropical forests near small creeks. Distribution: It has a logistic distribution in Jalisco and can be
found in the towns of San Sebastian del Oeste, Mascota, and Zapopan. P.
villarrealiae also occurs in many other regions of Jalisco such as
in Sierra de Quila Season: Generally, rainy season occurs in certain parts of Mexico
from June through September. However, we report that sometimes the mushrooms
appear as early as May and continue to fruit until October. Dosage: Unknown. Comment: Psilocybe villarrealiae acts as a second decomposer,growing
from sawdust, which we were able to observe in the town of Mascota,and
we also found it to be growing out doors as well. |


