Psilocybe cubensis Mushroom Ordering

Origin

Hillbilly is a wild Psilocybe cubensis landrace collected from Arkansas in the late 1990s by an online mycologist known only as 'Hillbilly,' who shared it through the Mycotopia forums. Unlike hybrid or selectively engineered cultivars, Hillbilly developed through generations of natural selection in the fields and forests of the rural South, earthy, stable, and unhurried. The strain gained renewed attention around 2018 through the isolation work of ShegrowsFungi, whose careful breeding amplified its therapeutic reputation. It has since won recognition at the Hyphae Cup in the microdosing category, a testament to its balanced and reliable alkaloid profile, averaging 0.9% psilocybin by dry weight.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• Warm, gentle onset, above-average potency with low anxiety
• Distinctive orange-centered cap; smaller than typical cubensis fruiting bodies
• Heart-opening and emotionally nourishing, often described as deeply held
• Moderate to strong visuals, soft, organic, and natural
• Strong sense of gratitude, connection, and grounded ease
• Reliable and stable across doses, well-suited to first journeys
• Excellent for preparation-focused and integration sessions

References

1. 1.ZombieMyco. (2024). Hillbilly, Psilocybe cubensis Strain Profile. zombiemyco.com
2. 2.Oakland Hyphae. (2021–2023). Psilocybin Cup Results, Hillbilly microdosing category. hyphae.academy
3. 3.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.
4. 4.Griffiths, R.R., et al. (2006). Psilocybin can occasion mystical-type experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning. Psychopharmacology, 187(3), 268–283.

Origin

Makilla Gorilla was bred by crossing DC Melmak, an especially large, extra-powerful mutation of the Melmac strain developed by a breeder known as DC, with Albino Penis Envy, producing what is considered the first Psilocybe cubensis cultivar with 100% Penis Envy ancestry. Its name is a nod to Magilla Gorilla, the beloved 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon, though there is nothing lighthearted about its potency. The specific genetics we carry are King Makilla, a large-fruit isolation developed by the lead mycologist at Colorado Cultures LLC (Lakewood, CO) and selected from a single fruit weighing 195 grams. King Makilla consistently produces dense canopies of massive, thick-stemmed fruiting bodies, an expression of the extraordinary vitality baked into this lineage.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• Warm, surprisingly smooth onset for its potency level, minimal nausea
• Very high potency, well above Golden Teacher, approaching the top of the PE lineage
• Deep ego softening and identity exploration
• Rich visual phenomena, broad, sometimes wavy perceptual field
• Strong somatic resonance and embodied depth
• Long duration requiring attentive facilitation
• Reserved for experienced individuals in well-prepared therapeutic containers

References

1. 1.Colorado Cultures LLC. (2024). King Makilla, Makilla Gorilla Large Fruit Isolation. coloradoculturesllc.com
2. 2.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.
3. 3.Oakland Hyphae. (2021–2023). Psilocybin Cup Results & Strain Potency Reports. hyphae.academy
4. 4.Carhart-Harris, R.L., & Friston, K.J. (2019). REBUS and the Anarchic Brain: Toward a Unified Model of the Brain Action of Psychedelics. Pharmacological Reviews, 71(3), 316–344.

Origin

The Costa Rica strain was originally collected by a trusted community mycologist while exploring the base of Arenal Volcano, one of Costa Rica's most active live volcanoes, where it thrived in the warm, humid, nutrient-dense volcanic soil. The strain was successfully domesticated in 2019 and quickly gained recognition for its distinctive UFO-shaped caps and its remarkable resilience across varying grow conditions, a reflection of the elemental wildness of its origin. Growers and practitioners alike have noted that some of the deepest genetics arise not from the laboratory but from the curiosity to go looking.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• Gentle, warm onset with a soft, unhurried unfolding
• Deep sense of connection to nature and the living world
• Spiritually warm, elemental and grounding without being heavy
• Mild to moderate visuals, earthy, organic, and nature-connected
• Heart-opening with a resilient, steady quality throughout
• Accessible across experience levels
• Well-suited to first journeys and ceremonial or nature-based contexts

References

1. 1.Basidium Equilibrium. (2025). From Spores to Legends: A Deep Dive into Mushroom Strain History, Costa Rica (Arenal Volcano). basidiumequilibrium.com
2. 2.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.
3. 3.Griffiths, R.R., et al. (2016). Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 30(12), 1181–1197.

Origin

PE6 (Penis Envy 6) is a stabilized variant of the original Shiva Lingham strain, developed to address the challenging fruiting characteristics of its parent while preserving alkaloid density and experiential depth. The name Shiva Lingham we carry forward from our dear brother Travis Fluck, who shared that the mushroom itself communicated to him that it no longer wished to be called Penis Envy, and that Shiva Lingham was its true name. We honor that.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• Profound introspective depth
• Strong ego softening and identity exploration
• Deep emotional and somatic release
• Somewhat more accessible onset than the original Shiva Lingham lineage
• Rich visual phenomena with a navigational, purposeful quality
• Extended duration requiring attentive facilitation
• Reserved for experienced individuals in structured therapeutic settings

References

1. 1.Pollock, S.H. (1975). Historical documentation of Psilocybe cubensis mutation lineage. Cited in mycological community records.
2. 2.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.
3. 3.Oakland Hyphae. (2021). Hyphae Cup, Penis Envy lineage potency data. hyphae.academy
4. 4.Carhart-Harris, R.L., & Friston, K.J. (2019). REBUS and the Anarchic Brain: Toward a Unified Model of the Brain Action of Psychedelics. Pharmacological Reviews, 71(3), 316–344.

Origin

Albino Golden Teacher's precise origin is unknown, though it is believed to trace back to the Gulf region of the USA. It emerged from cultivators experimenting with leucistic and albino mutations of Golden Teacher, isolating for pale coloration and the distinctive experiential quality that came with it. It is worth noting the distinction: Albino Golden Teacher is leucistic, it retains dark, viable spores, not a true albino like True Albino Teacher (TAT). Some in the community theorize it may be a hybrid between Golden Teacher and Albino Penis Envy, which could account for its elevated potency and the slightly sharper, more electric quality of its visuals relative to standard GT.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• Clear, luminous onset, bright, ethereal, and less foggy than standard GT
• Gentle wisdom quality, introspective without overwhelming
• Moderate to strong visuals, crisp, angelic, and clarifying
• Strong sense of inner knowing and spiritual clarity
• Heart-opening with a grounded yet luminous quality
• Higher potency than standard Golden Teacher
• Well-suited to those with some prior experience seeking clarity and perspective

References

1. 1.ShroomSpy. (2024). White Teacher, Psilocybe cubensis Strain Profile. shroomspy.com
2. 2.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.
3. 3.Griffiths, R.R., et al. (2006). Psilocybin can occasion mystical-type experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning. Psychopharmacology, 187(3), 268–283.

Origin

The Burma strain originates from Southeastern Asia, specifically the northern central regions of Myanmar (Burma), where subtropical heat and fertile cattle pasturelands created ideal conditions for wild Psilocybe cubensis. The original spore print was collected by a student in Rangoon (Yangon) and made available to collectors and researchers in 2016 by a local community member. The Leucistic Burma lineage, a near-albino expression with soft lavender undertones, was later found by a close friend of Bas and released exclusively through Basidium Equilibrium in 2019. Albino Burma represents a further step: a true albino isolation that emerged from that leucistic stock, independently arrived at by three separate researchers. Unlike leucistic strains which only wash out pigmentation, Albino Burma fully eliminates it, producing porcelain-white fruiting bodies with clear, non-pigmented spores. As with most true albino expressions, it was stabilized through selective lab cultivation, as the albino trait is recessive and rarely survives in the wild.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• Clean, porcelain-white fruiting bodies, true albino, not leucistic
• Energetic, luminous onset, activating and uplifting
• Strong visual phenomena, bright, expansive, and otherworldly
• Thick, compact fruiting bodies with distinct morphology
• Strong introspective depth beneath an energetic, visionary surface
• Well-suited to movement-based or creative therapeutic approaches
• For those with prior experience seeking expansive, visionary work

References

1. 1.Basidium Equilibrium. (2024). Albino Burma Bio. basidiumequilibrium.com
2. 2.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.
3. 3.Nichols, D.E. (2016). Psychedelics. Pharmacological Reviews, 68(2), 264–355.

Origin

Haole, meaning 'foreigner' or 'white' in Hawaiian, is believed to be an albino isolation of PES Hawaiian (Pacifica Exotica Spora Hawaiian), a lineage prized for fast colonization and high potency. Its precise originator is unknown, but its Hawaiian lineage is traceable through its growth characteristics and fruiting morphology. The albino expression was stabilized through selective cultivation; like most true albino cubensis varieties, the trait is recessive and was isolated through careful lab work. Haole produces dense, stout fruiting bodies, typically smaller on the first flush, with markedly larger and more potent fruits emerging on the second through fourth flushes. At ~21 mg/g total alkaloid content, it sits among the most potent cultivated cubensis expressions documented. Its gold medal at the 2023 Denver Psychedelic Cup formally recognized what cultivators had long observed.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• True albino, ghostly white fruiting bodies with near-white spores
• Very high potency, ~21 mg/g total alkaloids, among the highest documented
• Gold medal, highest alkaloid content, Denver Psychedelic Cup 2023
• Dense, stout fruiting bodies; larger and more potent on 2nd–4th flush
• Luminous, expansive visionary experience with significant depth
• Fast colonization speed, vigorous and resilient in cultivation
• Reserved exclusively for experienced individuals in well-prepared therapeutic containers

References

1. 1.Colorado Mycology Shop. (2024). Haole, Psilocybe cubensis Haole. coloradomycologyshop.com
2. 2.Denver Psychedelic Cup. (2023). First Annual Cup Results, Highest Alkaloid Content, Gold Medal: Haole.
3. 3.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.
4. 4.Nichols, D.E. (2016). Psychedelics. Pharmacological Reviews, 68(2), 264–355.

Origin

MARS does not carry the deep shamanic or indigenous lineage of traditionally sourced strains. It emerged within the underground mycological community as cultivators began hybridizing varieties for specific aesthetic and psychoactive traits. Its reddish-golden coloration and space-themed naming place it within a wave of modern cultivars, alongside strains like Jedi Mind Fuck and Neptune, developed and popularized in contemporary Western psychedelic culture. MARS is believed to descend from a cross between Redboy, known for vibrant gill pigmentation and photogenic fruiting bodies, and Cambodian Gold, itself derived from a strain collected near the temples of Angkor Wat, prized for its energetic character and warm visual quality. MARS has also produced a notable albino variant: Phobos, isolated by MycoCat Genetix and named for one of Mars's two moons.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• Reddish-golden caps, broad, convex to umbonate, flattening with age
• Thick, sturdy stipes with dense, rhizomorphic mycelium
• Medium to large fruiting bodies with strong fruiting characteristics
• High potency, elevated psilocybin and psilocin profile
• Warm, energetic visual quality with a grounding undertone
• Energizing and uplifting onset with strong introspective depth
• Best suited to experienced individuals in well-prepared containers

References

1. 1.ZombieMyco. (2024). MARS, Psilocybe cubensis. zombiemyco.com
2. 2.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.
3. 3.Griffiths, R.R., et al. (2006). Psilocybin can occasion mystical-type experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning. Psychopharmacology, 187(3), 268–283.

Origin

Purple Mystic originates from Plant City, Florida, where it was wild-collected along the Gulf Coast and subsequently stabilized by local growers. Its most visually defining trait, exceptionally deep purple-brown spore prints, inspired its name and set it apart within the cubensis world. It carries no indigenous ceremonial lineage, but has developed a devoted following for its consistent, emotionally open, and creatively expansive character. Purple Mystic has also contributed to hybridization work: American Mystic, a cross of PE6 and Purple Mystic, draws on its emotionally expansive quality to complement PE6's introspective depth. A related Florida-origin strain, Leucistic Treasure Coast, shares the Gulf Coast provenance.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• Deep purple-brown spore prints, among the most vivid of any cubensis cultivar
• Medium-sized fruiting bodies with smooth golden to amber caps and firm stems
• Above-average potency, elevated psilocybin and psilocin content
• Emotionally vibrant, visually rich, and creatively expansive experience
• Strong association with clarity, healing, and subtle spiritual insight
• Accessible range, well-suited to both carefully prepared first journeys and experienced work

References

1. 1.ShroomSpy. (2024). Purple Mystic, Psilocybe cubensis. shroomspy.com
2. 2.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.
3. 3.Carhart-Harris, R.L., et al. (2021). Trial of Psilocybin versus Escitalopram for Depression. NEJM, 384, 1402–1411.

Origin

The lineage begins in the Amazon with Terence McKenna, whose Amazonian spore collection in the 1970s became the genetic source for Penis Envy, itself purified and stabilized by mycologist Richard Gutierrez (Rich Gee), who observed a spontaneous mutant fruiting body of exceptional density and cloned it into what became PE. John Workman, a self-taught mycologist in the Pacific Northwest, then crossed a monokaryotic PF Albino culture with dry Penis Envy spores in the early 2000s, by his own account, purely for the beauty of the pale fruit, not for potency. The result, stabilized by Workman and later refined by underground cultivators including Ralphsters Spores, is what the community calls Albino Penis Envy (APE). Laboratory testing through the Hyphae Labs Psilocybin Cup in 2022 confirmed what anecdotal reports had long claimed: APE ranks at or near the top in total tryptamine content among all Psilocybe cubensis varieties, a result replicated at the Colorado Psychedelic Cup. Its compact morphology, dense, water-poor fruiting bodies, concentrates alkaloids more efficiently than larger, more hydrated strains.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• Extreme potency, 1.8%–2.6% psilocybin/psilocin; up to 2–3× stronger than average cubensis
• Top-ranked at Hyphae Labs Psilocybin Cup 2022 and Colorado Psychedelic Cup
• Pale bluish-white leucistic coloration, near-pigment-free, not a true albino
• Thick, dense, meaty stems with small bulbous caps that often remain partially closed
• Near-sporeless, propagated primarily via agar culture, not spore prints
• Strong blue bruising on contact, visible marker of high alkaloid density
• Deep introspective and transcendent character, exclusively for experienced, well-prepared individuals

References

1. 1.ZombieMyco. (2024). Albino Penis Envy, Psilocybe cubensis. zombiemyco.com
2. 2.DoubleBlind Magazine. (2022). John Workman on the creation of Albino Penis Envy. doubleblindmag.com
3. 3.Hyphae Labs. (2022). Psilocybin Cup Results, APE ranked at or near top in total tryptamine content.
4. 4.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.

Origin

Lucid Gates emerged from contemporary underground mycology as a hybrid between strains selected for well-balanced alkaloid profiles. It does not carry an indigenous or wild-collection lineage, its origins lie in deliberate modern cultivation and hybridization aimed at producing a spiritually expressive, high-performing cultivar. Its name reflects the experiential quality most often reported by those who work with it: a passage through a clear, lucid gate into intense geometric and emotionally immersive terrain. Its hybrid genetics contribute to consistent yields and robust growth, making it accessible to cultivators while delivering a potency and character that place it firmly in the advanced therapeutic range. It is part of a family of named 'Gates' cultivars that emerged from similar hybridization work, including Halo Gates and Emerald Gates.

Characteristics Often Encountered

• High potency, elevated psilocybin and psilocin with consistent expression across harvests
• Distinctly 'heady' character, intense geometric visuals and enhanced auditory perception
• Emotionally cathartic onset with passages of ego dissolution and mystical introspection
• Medium-to-large bulbous caps with golden caramel tones; robust white stems with visible blue bruising
• Reliable performance and consistent yields, robust hybrid genetics
• Well-suited to deep emotionally cathartic or spiritually transformative therapeutic containers

References

1. 1.ZombieMyco. (2024). Lucid Gates, Psilocybe cubensis. zombiemyco.com
2. 2.Carhart-Harris, R.L., et al. (2021). Trial of Psilocybin versus Escitalopram for Depression. NEJM, 384, 1402–1411.
3. 3.Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.