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Psilocybe CubensisGhost
"Ghost Cubensis, Golden Cap"
Psilocybe cubensis fruiting bodies
Scientific Classification
Kingdom:Fungi
Division:Basidiomycota
Class:Agaricomycetes
Order:Agaricales
Family:Hymenogastraceae
Genus:Psilocybe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Ghost strain?
- Ghost is a documented mushroom strain of Ghost Cubensis (Psilocybe Cubensis). It is cataloged in the ShroomSpy mycology database with strain-specific characteristics, origin, and identification details.
- What kind of strain is Ghost?
- Ghost is a leucistic mutation strain derived from its parent species. Strain classification influences growth characteristics, potency, and visual identification.
- What lineage does Ghost belong to?
- Ghost is classified within the Albino & Leucistic lineage. Phylogenetic clustering helps growers and researchers compare strain genetics across the Ghost Cubensis family.
- Is Ghost Cubensis edible?
- Psychoactive
- Is Ghost Cubensis psychoactive?
- Ghost Cubensis is documented as a psychoactive species. It contains psychoactive compounds that may produce mind-altering effects. Laws governing possession and use vary by jurisdiction.
- What effects does Ghost Cubensis produce?
- Ghost Cubensis is associated with the following effects: Creativity. Individual experiences vary based on dose, set, and setting.
- What is the scientific classification of Ghost Cubensis?
- Ghost Cubensis belongs to the kingdom Fungi, division Basidiomycota, class Agaricomycetes, order Agaricales, family Hymenogastraceae, genus Psilocybe. Its scientific name is Psilocybe Cubensis.
- Is Ghost Cubensis a naturally occurring species or a cultivated strain?
- Ghost Cubensis is a mutation strain (leucistic). It arose from a genetic mutation of the parent species.
About
Ghost is a hyper-potent, visually striking albino variant of Psilocybe cubensis, known for its snow-white appearance, heavy blue bruising, and extraordinarily strong psychedelic effects. Named both for its colorless visual form and the deep, ego-transcending experiences it induces, Ghost is considered one of the most powerful modern cubensis strains, delivering fast onset, vivid visuals, and complete immersion in the psychedelic state.
History
Ghost was originally developed from an isolate of Albino Penis Envy (APE)—one of the most potent cubensis strains—then selectively bred for even greater potency and mycelial resilience. While its name suggests something gentle, the experience is anything but: users frequently describe ego death, entity contact, and time distortion with even moderate doses.
It is not recommended for beginners, and should be approached with intention, preparation, and respect.
Overview
Ghost mushrooms are short and thick, with pure white caps, dense stems, and intense blue bruising. Colonization is slow but produces potent, low-yield fruits with high psilocybin and psilocin content.
The experience is visually overwhelming, emotionally purgative, and spiritually consuming, often likened to a dimensional reset or out-of-body initiation. Ideal for serious inner work, shamanic ceremony, or advanced psychonauts seeking total immersion.
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
Convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity, smooth, viscous when moist, coloration varies from golden brown to light yellow.
Gills:
Attachment adnate to adnexed, closer to cinnamon brown as the mushroom matures, with whitish edges.
Cognitive Effects
Creativity
Users often experience a surge in creativity and free-flowing thoughts.
Psychoactive Effects
Perceptual
Time may seem to pass slower or faster than usual.
Pharmacology
Helps With
Depression
May alleviate symptoms of depression in some users.
Anxiety
Can reduce anxiety levels, promoting relaxation.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Can occur, especially at higher doses.
Paranoid
Some users may experience increased paranoia.
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