The Psilocybe Pelliculosa

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The Psilocybe Pelliculosa
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Psilocybe Pelliculosa

• Psilocybe pelliculosa is a species of magic
  mushrooms first discovered by mycologist
  Alexander H. Smith in 1937. Mistakenly classified
  under the genus Psathyrella, it was reclassified
  as one of the nearly 200 mushrooms under the
  genus Psilocybe because of the hallucinogenic
  compounds it contains psilocybin and psilocin.
• The pelliculosa epithet on its scientific name
  is derived from the Latin word pellicula which
  means film. It refers to the gelatinous
  pellicle or outer covering of the cap. This magic
  mushroom is also known as the conifer Psilocybe
  or the striate Psilocybe.

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Psilocybe Pelliculosa Strain Guide

• At first look, the fruit bodies, or mushrooms,
  feature a conical brownish cap which measures up
  to 2cm across on top of a slender stem which can
  be 8cm long. P. pelliculosa also has a white,
  partial veil that doesnt leave a ring on the
  stem.
• Closer inspection would reveal more details about
  the P. pelliculosa. The cap is cone-shaped, and
  expands slightly over time to become broader and
  more bell-shaped. However, it never completely
  flattens. The cap margin is pressed against the
  stem, and for a short time has fragments of a
  partial veil hanging from the margin.

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The Strain Guide

• Younger specimens are smooth, sticky, and have
  translucent striations which are around 2cm in
  diameter. The color ranges from umber to dark,
  dingy, yellow-brown when the mushroom is moist,
  and changes to pinkish-buff when dry. The cap
  margin has a greenish-gray hue and a thin cuticle
  which can be peeled off.
• The gills are attached to the cap. They are
  narrow, closely-spaced, but eventually separate
  from the stem. When young, the gills have a
  cinnamonbrown color, with lighter edges, but
  attain a darker color in maturity when they
  become covered with dark spores.

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The Strain Guide

• Pelliculosas stem, or stipe, can reach 6cm to
  8cm tall and 2mm thick. Its width is roughly
  consistent except the base which is slightly
  enlarged. The upper region is grayish while the
  lower region of the stem is brownish with silky
  hairs distributed throughout the stem. P.
  pelliculosa also produces purplish brown spore
  prints.
• When injured, this psilocybin mushrooms flesh
  turns bluish or greenish where it has been
  injured. Another way to identify them is by
  applying a drop of diluted potassium hydroxide
  solution on the cap which will cause a color
  change from dark yellowish to reddish brown. A
  drop on the stem would produce a less intense
  change.

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The Similar Species

• The overall structure of P. pelliculosa bears a
  close resemblance to other mushrooms belonging to
  the genus Mycena, Galerina, or Hypholoma.
• However, the discoverer, Smith, noted a
  superficial resemblance to Psathyrella fagicola
  based on the resemblances in cap cuticle,
  coloring, and stem base covered in silky fibers.
  However, P. pelliculosa is still identifiable
  because of the presence of a partial veil, firm
  gills, and smaller fruit bodies.
• Psilocybe semilanceata is also a dead-ringer for
  P. pelliculosa but the former can be
  distinguished by its larger spores, and a conical
  cap.
• Another similar species is Psilocybe sylvatica
  but a microscope is needed to distinguish between
  the two species. Under magnification, P.
  sylvaticas spores appear longer.

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The Similar Species
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The Pelliculosa Habitat

• When hunting for P. pelliculosa, its better to
  start in the Pacific Northwest region of the
  United States (in the states of California,
  Idaho, Oregon, and Washington) and Canada (in
  British Columbia), where it grows on the ground
  in groups or clusters along trails or forest
  roads in coniferous woods. It was also reported
  in a small area in Finland.
• The fruit bodies of P. pelliculosa grow in
  clusters on moss, forest debris, and humus.
  Youre chances of finding this mushroom increases
  by sticking to trails and abandoned forest roads
  as they favor disturbed areas. You cant
  expect to find this magic mushroom species in
  grasslands. Fruiting typically occurs in early
  winter after cool, wet weather.

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Tripping on Psilocybe Pelliculosa

• Pelliculosa contains the psychoactive compounds
  psilocybin and psilocin. It also contains smaller
  percentages of baeocystin. Among the known magic
  mushrooms, its considered to be of the weaker
  variety. Psilocybin and psilocin levels are
  documented to be between 1.2 to 7.1 milligrams
  per dried gram.

• Scientists tried to grow Psilocybe pelliculosa in
  laboratory conditions. Unfortunately, specimens
  of this species grown in laboratory or controlled
  environments do not produce detectable levels of
  the psychoactive compounds.

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Guide to Microdosing

• Because of the relatively low psychoactive
  content, Psilocybe pelliculosa is an ideal
  mushroom strain for microdosing. Microdosing is
  the practice of ingesting small dose of magic
  mushrooms which wont produce any psychedelic
  effects but will boost productivity, creativity,
  and possibly intelligence. Many people who
  micro-dose say it has helped improve their
  outlook in life.
• Proper microdosing involves ingesting a
  sub-perceptual dose that will not bring large
  changes in mood, perception, and mindset. The
  effects on your sensation should be subtle,
  enabling the person ingesting the dose to go
  about their daily work as if sober.

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• To microdose with Psilocybe pelliculosa, you will
  need the following supplies
• Empty 500mg gel capsules
• Dried P. pelliculosa
• Coffee grinder
• Procedure
• Grind the dried magic mushrooms inside the coffee
  grinder.
• Place the grounds inside the empty 500mg gel
  capsules. Make sure they are packed tightly.
• Once you have your magic mushroom capsules, you
  can start microdosing. Its best to take one
  capsule I the morning every three days over a
  period of ten weeks. You should watch out for
  interesting changes such as modifications in
  behavior, outlook, emotions, and energy levels.
• After a ten-week cycle, you can modify the amount
  of magic mushrooms to find the dose that works
  with your mind and body. For this reason, its
  better to start at the lower end of the spectrum
  and slowly increase your dosage in order to enjoy
  the benefits of the experience.
• Microdosing can be done with other magic
  mushrooms and not just Psilocybe pelliculosa. You
  can order different magic truffles online from
  Truffle Magic to experience the positive effects
  of microdosing on psilocybin.

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