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Panaeolus cyanescens

(Berk. & Br.) Sacc.

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(c) Alan Rockefeller, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alan Rockefeller

Panaeolus cyanescens, commonly known as the blue-staining panaeolus, is a psychoactive mushroom in the Bolbitiaceae family. When cultivated for their psychedelic properties, they may be referred to as Pan Cyan.

Description

A mushroom in the Coprinaceae family found in tropical and temperate regions worldwide.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fungus is edible.

Distribution

It grows in tropical and temperate places.

Where It Grows

Africa, Asia, Australia, Austria, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Britain, Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, Congo DR, Costa Rica, Europe, Fiji, France, Grenada, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mexico, New Zealand, North America, Paraguay, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Samoa, SE Asia, South Africa, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tasmania, Thailand, Trinidad, USA, Venezuela, West Indies,

Synonyms

Agaricus cyanescensand others

References (2)

  • Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 422
  • Wikipedia,

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