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🔬 About Psilocybe cubensis

Species: Psilocybe cubensis
Family: Hymenogastraceae
Specimen Type: Conventional Spore Syringe
Volume: 10ml
Featured Special: November 2026 Overstock Blowout

Few mushroom species have earned quite the same recognition in the world of mycology as Psilocybe cubensis. Described scientifically in the early 1900s and later placed in the genus Psilocybe, this widely documented species has become a familiar subject in fungal taxonomy, spore microscopy, and amateur mycological collections.

Native to tropical and subtropical environments across multiple regions of the world, P. cubensis is recognized for its ecological association with nutrient-rich grassland habitats, particularly those influenced by grazing animals.

Under the microscope, its spores offer researchers an opportunity to examine the microscopic structures used in fungal observation and identification. The species is generally described as producing dark purplish-brown spores with smooth walls and a characteristic germ pore, although exact appearances can vary with viewing conditions and specimen preparation.

This featured syringe represents the species Psilocybe cubensis rather than a separately identified or guaranteed named variety. It's the classic species in a straightforward microscopy format — no fancy genetic title required.

🧬 Understanding the Spore Syringe Format

A conventional spore syringe is a liquid suspension containing fungal spores. Unlike an isolated genetic specimen or liquid culture preparation, a standard multispore syringe contains spores rather than an established isolated mycelial culture.

Individual spores can display natural biological variation. A conventional spore suspension should not be interpreted as a genetically uniform isolate or as a guarantee of specific mature fungal characteristics.

For microscopy enthusiasts, the syringe format provides a convenient way to maintain and document a liquid spore specimen as part of a fungal reference collection.

🔬 Specimen & Collection Notes

• Scientific Name: Psilocybe cubensis
• Family: Hymenogastraceae
• Specimen Presentation: Spores suspended in liquid solution
• Quantity: One 10ml syringe
• Included Accessory: 16g × 1.5" sterile needle
• Format: Conventional spore suspension
• Research Interest: Microscopic spore characteristics, identification, and taxonomy
• Collection Context: Documented species within the genus Psilocybe
• Featured Price: $13.95 while available

💥 Why Shop the Overstock Blowout?

Sometimes the shelves are stocked a little heavier than planned. Rather than letting extra inventory take up valuable real estate, we turn that overstock into a deal for our customers.

This November, our featured Psilocybe cubensis Spore Syringe is available for just $13.95 while the designated overstock inventory lasts.

Whether you're adding a familiar species to your microscopy reference collection or looking for an affordable specimen to round out your research library, this month's blowout keeps things simple.

One syringe. One reduced price. More room on our shelves. Everybody wins.