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Psilocybe cubensis (Hawaii strain)

Common name: Hawaiian Cubensis

Field Identification

Cap3-8 cm, convex to broadly umbonate, golden-brown to tan, often with darker center
GillsAdnate, grayish to dark purple-brown, moderately crowded
Stem5-12 cm, whitish, stout, with persistent annulus
Spore PrintEllipsoid, 11.5-17 x 8-11 um, dark purple-brown spore print
HabitatDung and dung-enriched subtropical soils
DistributionHawaii and subtropical Americas; cultivated worldwide
SeasonYear-round in suitable conditions

Key Identification Feature

Classic P. cubensis features; Hawaii strain known for large caps and aggressive fruiting

⚠ Dangerous Lookalikes

Other P. cubensis strains (taxonomically identical); Panaeolus species (lack annulus)

Notes

The 'Hawaiian' strain of P. cubensis is widely cultivated and notable for large, robust fruiting bodies. Taxonomically P. cubensis like all cubensis cultivars; the 'Hawaiian' designation refers to phenotypic characteristics. One of the most widely cultivated strains worldwide.

Legal Status Warning Psilocybin-containing mushrooms are controlled substances in most jurisdictions. This guide is for educational purposes only. Wild foraging for psilocybin mushrooms may be illegal in your location. Never consume wild mushrooms without positive identification from an expert mycologist — misidentification can be fatal.

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