Today was a beautiful and chilly fall day.
A great day for walking.....
...and better yet,
a good day for hunting Psilocybe caerulescens.
Psilocybe caerulescens
This species was recorded in Cherokee county Georgia around 1996 and that's exactly where I found these today.
This mushroom also goes by the name Psilocybe weilii around the local community, but it's a false taxon.
In recent years, DNA has proved that it's synonymous with the Mexican Psilocybe caerulescens that's been used in Shamanic practices for probably a very long time.
Psilocybe caerulescens
Psilocybe caerulescens
Psilocybe caerulescens
I think the pins are absolutely gorgeous and I'm looking forward to seeing them mature.
The same habitat was plentiful with Hypholoma fasciculare and Lacrymaria lacrymabunda.
Hypholoma fasciculare
Hypholoma fasciculare
Lacrymaria lacrymabunda
Lacrymaria sharing habitat with Hypholoma
The Hypholoma fasciculare are colloquially called "Sulfur Tufts" and they are considered toxic but not exactly deadly. The Lacrymaria lacrymabunda are colloquially called "Weeping Widows" and no, they're not toxic, but they're not the best edible either I hear.
Thanks for reading and SEND ME YOUR MUSHROOM PICTURES SO I CAN IDENTIFY THEM!
All photos are mine!