In this post, we’ll discuss the most common types of psychedelic mushrooms. Often referred to as ‘magic mushrooms,’ many people consume an excess amount of these fungi. That’s one of the reasons we wanted to publish this article. People for whom mushroom use has become a problem will benefit greatly from a little knowledge. First, you need to know hat psilocybin is the active ingredient in many, though not all, magic mushroom varities. Psilocybin is a naturally-occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of mushrooms.  Many of these mushroom species include other psychoactive substances that also act as hallucinogens. We’ll summarize the effects of different types of magic mushrooms in just a bit. However, most of these effects have a powerful effect on the way the user perceives reality. 

The Three Most Common Types of Psychedelic Mushrooms

The names of magic mushrooms may seem unfamiliar, but most users have encountered one or more of these common varieties.

1. Psilocybe cubensis 

Of all the different types of magic mushrooms, Psilocybe cubensis is one that most users are familiar with. This kind of mushroom has a cap that is usually reddish-brown, with a white to yellowish stem. Mushroom hunters tend to find it in damp, humid climates, often growing on the feces of grazing animals. 

2. Psilocybe semilanceata

Also known as the liberty cap, the psilocybe semilanceata is another common psilocybin mushroom. P. semilanceata tends to thrive in areas like moist, grassy fields that are used for cattle. This is a relatively small mushhroom, ranging in color from light yellow to brown and has a pointed cap.

Psilocybe baeocystis

Also known as bluebell or bottle cap is yet another and has a dark brown wavy cap and yellowish or brownish stem when fresh. It can be found in fields and also on rotting logs, peat or mulch.