Magic truffles are very similar to mushrooms in that they are dense masses of mycelium. However, truffles are inherently subterranean, meaning they form and stay underground. A magic truffle, or sclerotium, remains classified as a fruiting body, but its method of spore dispersal is different. Where mushrooms rely on their gills to spread their spores through the wind or Buy Magic Mushrooms animals for transport, truffles rely on mushroom-eating animals to dig and dig them up to distribute the spores.
Magic truffles still contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin and are available in a wide range of potencies. You can prepare truffles in the same way as mushrooms, they are often dried and ground into a powder.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MUSHROOMS AND MAGIC TRUFFLES?
Truffles and magic mushrooms are harvested from the same organism and produce the same effects. Yet, to better understand the differences between truffles and mushrooms, one must understand how both grow.
Mushrooms are fungi, meaning they grow from spores , usually in the ground or in decaying plant matter such as an old trunk. The heart of a mushroom is the mycelium, the vegetative part made up of fine thread-like fibers known as hyphae. When the conditions are right, a mushroom will bloom like a flower. These fruiting bodies are the mushrooms that we harvest.
Truffles, on the other hand, are actually the sclerotium of the fungus. The sclerotium is a compact mass of hardened mycelium that lies dormant underground and acts as a food reserve in case of unfavorable conditions for the fungi.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS?
The best way to find out if you have psilocybin mushrooms is to buy mushroom grow kits from a reputable company like Zamnesia. This way, you'll have peace of mind knowing that you'll get exactly what you bought: powerful magic mushrooms. If, however, you are determined to identify mushrooms in your area, in hopes that there are psychedelic varieties there, we recommend that you study a species guide.
Since many mushrooms are poisonous to humans, you need to be 100% sure that you are choosing and consuming the right type. Some differences between psilocybin mushrooms are very subtle, so keep an eye out. Although we strongly recommend leaving it to the professionals, there are three things to check for that could indicate the presence of magic mushrooms.
Mushrooms show signs of bruising (usually a bluish tint)
Mushrooms lay a purple-brown spore print
Mushrooms have a gelatinous skin that peels off easily
WHAT DO BLUISH BRUISES ON MAGIC MUSHROOMS MEAN?
When the stem of the mushroom becomes damaged, you will notice the appearance of a bluish spot. The scientific reason behind this is not fully understood, but it is thought that this blue coloration is synonymous with a psilocybin reaction to exposure to water and air. But beware: even if the presence of psilocybin seems to be a necessity for the bluing, this bluing is in no way a guarantee of potency.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT SPECIES OF PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS?
The Different Species Of Psilocybin Mushrooms
With over 200 species of psychedelic mushrooms, we would need a huge document to list them all. You're probably already familiar with strains like Psilocybe semilanceata and Fly Agaric (which doesn't contain psilocybin), but there are plenty of other popular choices:
B+: B+ is a variety of mushrooms adored for its potency and the size of its fruit. With some grow kits producing harvests in just two weeks, this is an excellent strain for novices looking to grow potent mushrooms without a lot of knowledge.
Ecuador: Hailing from the Andes region of Ecuador, this strain is adored for its resilience, which also makes it a great choice for new growers. Although Ecuador does not produce massive yields, she is still very predictable and easy to grow.
Hawaiian: Psilocybe cubensis Hawaiian is a variety of mushroom known to produce large flushes and large fruits. Contrary to popular belief, this strain does not find root in Hawaii (there is no record of endemic Hawaiian magic mushrooms). However, the first company to market them may well have been in Honolulu.
Golden Teacher: Golden Teacher is a classic magic mushroom strain that debuted in the 1980s. It produces large, golden mushrooms that psychonauts love for trips that inspire deep introspection.
Mexican: Arguably the most popular mushroom strain, consumers love "the flesh of the gods" for its medium impact and intense psychedelic visions. Long before becoming a mainstay of shroom culture, the Mexican was the primary catalyst for ancient shamanic rituals.
McKennaii: Named after famous biologist Terence McKenna, this particular species of magic mushroom is very powerful. It is known to transport consumers to otherworldly realms, we recommend the McKennaii to experienced consumers.
IS FLY AGARIC A PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOM?
The iconic white-spotted red mushroom called Amanita muscaria and nicknamed fly agaric is often used to represent magic mushrooms (especially when it comes to promoting them). While it's true that this popping mushroom will get you high, that flight won't be due to psilocybin, but muscimol. Once the amanita is thoroughly dried, consuming the mushroom induces a powerful, but equally unpredictable, psychedelic effect.
PSYCHEDELIC CHEMISTRY OF MAGIC MUSHROOMS
Psilocybin, psilocin, beocystin, and norbeocystin are triptryptamine hallucinogens. These compounds are present within various fungi, but are very present within the Psilocybe gene, a species widespread throughout the world.
Within the human body, psilocybin is converted to psilocin, which binds to serotonin receptors due to their similar chemical structure to that of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine). It was none other than the inventor of LSD, Dr. Albert Hoffman, who was the first to extract and isolate entheogenic tryptamines from Psilocybe mexicana and Psilocybe cubensis in 1955, before giving them the names psilocybin and psilocin.