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Last updated: Oct 20, 2026

Psilocybe CubensisMcKennai

"Golden Teacher, Golden Cap"

Psilocybe Cubensis Golden Teacher close up
Psilocybe Cubensis fruiting bodies

Scientific Classification

Kingdom:Fungi
Division:Basidiomycota
Class:Agaricomycetes
Order:Agaricales
Family:Hymenogastraceae
Genus:Psilocybe
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the McKennai strain?
McKennai is a documented mushroom strain of Golden Teacher (Psilocybe Cubensis). It is cataloged in the ShroomSpy mycology database with strain-specific characteristics, origin, and identification details.
Is Golden Teacher edible?
Psychoactive
Is Golden Teacher psychoactive?
Golden Teacher 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 Golden Teacher produce?
Golden Teacher is associated with the following effects: Creativity. Individual experiences vary based on dose, set, and setting.
What is the scientific classification of Golden Teacher?
Golden Teacher belongs to the kingdom Fungi, division Basidiomycota, class Agaricomycetes, order Agaricales, family Hymenogastraceae, genus Psilocybe. Its scientific name is Psilocybe Cubensis.

About

Golden Teacher McKennaii is a potent and visionary variant of Psilocybe cubensis, inspired by the legendary ethnobotanist and psychonaut Terence McKenna. This strain combines the philosophical clarity and spiritual balance of Golden Teacher with increased intensity, vivid visuals, and deep cognitive exploration, making it ideal for those seeking transformative inner journeys and high-level consciousness expansion.

History

The McKennaii strain was developed as a tribute to Terence McKenna’s legacy and teachings about the entheogenic potential of psilocybin mushrooms. Although not directly sourced from his work, it is known for producing powerful, introspective trips. When combined or aligned with Golden Teacher genetics, the McKennai variant delivers a focused, immersive psychedelic experience that often evokes themes of time, identity, and multidimensional awareness.

This strain is highly respected by seasoned users looking for philosophical depth and visionary insights.

Overview

Mushrooms are medium to large, with broad golden-brown caps, thick white stems, and pronounced blue bruising. Colonization is moderate, with strong, consistent flushes.

The effects are highly visual, mentally profound, and emotionally dynamic, often including ego dissolution, abstract thought, and mystical symbolism. Best suited for intentional solo journeys, advanced meditative practice, or deep entheogenic ceremony.

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

Conical to convex, becoming broadly convex to flat with age, golden brown to yellowish in color.

Gills:

Adnate to adnexed, gray to nearly black in maturity.

Cognitive Effects

Creativity

May stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving.

Psychoactive Effects

Perceptual

Users often experience a subjective alteration of time.

Pharmacology

Helps With

Depression

May alleviate symptoms of depression in some users.

Anxiety

Can reduce feelings of anxiety temporarily.

Possible Side Effects

Nausea

Can cause stomach discomfort and nausea.

Paranoid

May induce feelings of paranoia or anxiety in higher doses.

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Chemical Constituents

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Key Differences: Smaller size, slightly different cap coloration.

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Species:

Key Differences: Smaller size, slightly different cap coloration.

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