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Psilocybe CubensisTasmania
"Golden Teacher, Golden Cap"
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Scientific Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Golden Teacher?
- Golden Teacher (Psilocybe Cubensis) is a mushroom species, belonging to the Hymenogastraceae family. It is studied for its biological characteristics and is documented in the ShroomSpy mycology database.
- Is Golden Teacher edible?
- Not recommended for culinary use due to psychoactive properties.
- Is Golden Teacher psychoactive?
- Golden Teacher is documented as a psychoactive species and is classified as weak in potency. 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 Tasmania is a wild and robust variant of Psilocybe cubensis, associated with the island of Tasmania, off the southern coast of Australia. Known for its vigorous growth, hardy resilience, and visually immersive experiences, this strain embodies the raw, untamed essence of its island namesake, offering a balanced psychedelic journey with deep sensory enhancement and vivid naturalistic visuals.
History
Believed to originate from wild specimens collected in Tasmania, this strain has been selectively bred for indoor cultivation while maintaining its rugged outdoor genetics. As a Golden Teacher variant, it offers the philosophical clarity of its parent line with added vitality, body-centered euphoria, and a more nature-attuned effect. It's a favorite among growers for its fast colonization and hearty flushes, and among users for its grounded yet visually rich trips.
Overview
Fruits are typically medium to large, with thick stems, wide golden caps, and pronounced blue bruising. Colonizes quickly and aggressively, making it well-suited for bulk grows and multi-flush cycles.
Effects are clear-headed, visually stimulating, and earth-connected, often enhancing one’s sense of place and body awareness. Ideal for outdoor journeys, ritual movement, or guided explorations in wild spaces.
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
Convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity, smooth, viscous when moist, golden brown.
Gills:
Adnate to adnexed, narrow, close, gray to nearly black in maturity.
Cognitive Effects
Creativity
May enhance artistic and creative thought processes.
Psychoactive Effects
Perceptual
Changes in visual and auditory perception are common.
Pharmacology
Helps With
Depression
Shown to reduce symptoms in clinical settings.
Anxiety
Can decrease anxiety in controlled therapeutic use.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Can occur shortly after ingestion, usually transient.
Infusion
Users may experience periods of confusion during effects.
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Chemical Constituents
Medicinal Chemistry
Similar Species
Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
(Cuban mushroom)
Edibility: psychoactive — contains psilocybin and psilocin, which can cause hallucinations and altered states of consciousness. Use caution and ensure legality.
Key Differences: Smaller cap and less robust stem.
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Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
(Cuban mushroom)
Edibility: psychoactive — contains psilocybin and psilocin, which can cause hallucinations and altered states of consciousness. Use caution and ensure legality.
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