by Paul Stamets
These images appeared in a field guide published in 1996. They are for informational purposes only and should not be used alone for identification. All photographs are copyrighted by Paul Stamets, all rights reserved, not for re-distribution for commercial purposes without written permission.
Figure 1: Psilocybe stuntzii, a 'magic' mushroom and Galerina autumnalis, a deadly poisonous mushroom growing in wood chips. Note that they are growing so close together that they are actually touching!
Figure 2: Classic Psilocybe stuntzii, a species indigenous to the Pacific Northwest of North America.
Figure 3: Psilocybe cyanescens, a potent species widespread through western Europe and prolific in the Pacific Northwest of North America.
Figure 4:Psilocybe cyanofibrillosa, a mild species common in rhododendron gardens from Northern California to British Columbia.
