Common Psilocybe cubensis Strains
Most popular “magic mushroom strain” names refer to cultivated varieties or lineages of Psilocybe cubensis. This species is the most widely recognized cultivated psychedelic mushroom, and it has accumulated many informal strain names in public, commercial, and enthusiast communities.
These strain names are useful for communication, but they should not be confused with formal species names. Scientific reviews emphasize that P. cubensis strains can vary in phenotype, genetics, and alkaloid production, while environmental factors can also strongly influence their characteristics.
Classic and Widely Known Strains
Golden Teacher
Golden Teacher is one of the most famous P. cubensis varieties. It is often treated as a classic strain name and is widely recognized by people learning about psychedelic mushrooms.
B+
B+ is another long-standing P. cubensis strain name. It is frequently included in discussions of common mushroom varieties.
A+ / A-Strain
A+ or A-Strain is a classic P. cubensis variety name.
Albino A+
Albino A+ is a pale or albino-type variety associated with the A+ strain family.
PF Classic
PF Classic is a historically recognized P. cubensis strain name.
PF Redspore
PF Redspore is a P. cubensis variety associated with reddish spore coloration.
Penis Envy and Related Lineages
Penis Envy
Penis Envy is one of the most distinctive P. cubensis varieties, known for unusual morphology and strong cultural recognition.
Albino Penis Envy / APE
Albino Penis Envy, often abbreviated APE, is a pale or albino-type variety associated with the Penis Envy lineage.
Melmac
Melmac is often discussed as part of the broader Penis Envy-related family of P. cubensis varieties.
Thrasher
Thrasher is a named P. cubensis variety often discussed in connection with Penis Envy-related lineages.
Makilla Gorilla
Makilla Gorilla is a modern P. cubensis strain name often discussed alongside newer hybrid or selected lineages.
Modern Hybrid and Mutation-Type Varieties
Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave is a modern P. cubensis hybrid lineage often discussed in contemporary strain communities.
Enigma
Enigma is known for unusual, brain-like morphology rather than a typical mushroom shape. It is often treated as a mutation-type variety.
Jack Frost
Jack Frost is a pale or albino-type P. cubensis variety associated with modern hybrid lineages.
True Albino Teacher / TAT
True Albino Teacher, often abbreviated TAT, is an albino-type lineage associated with Golden Teacher genetics.
White Rabbit
White Rabbit is a pale or albino-type P. cubensis strain name used in modern strain communities.
Yeti
Yeti is another pale or albino-associated P. cubensis variety.
Ghost
Ghost is a pale P. cubensis variety often discussed alongside other albino-type lineages.
Avery’s Albino
Avery’s Albino is an albino-type P. cubensis variety known for pale fruiting bodies.
Albino Riptide
Albino Riptide is a modern albino-type P. cubensis strain name.
Pearly Gates
Pearly Gates is a pale or albino-associated P. cubensis variety name.
Trinity
Trinity is a hybrid-associated P. cubensis variety name.
Geographic and Regional Strain Names
Many P. cubensis strain names refer to countries, regions, or origin stories.
Ecuador
Ecuador is a geographic strain name associated with Ecuador.
Amazonian / PES Amazonian
Amazonian and PES Amazonian are regional-style P. cubensis strain names.
Cambodian
Cambodian is a P. cubensis strain name associated with Southeast Asian origin stories.
Burma
Burma is another geographic P. cubensis strain name.
Thai
Thai refers to P. cubensis varieties associated with Thailand.
Koh Samui Super Strain / KSSS
Koh Samui Super Strain, often abbreviated KSSS, is a Thai-associated P. cubensis variety.
Mexican / Mexicana-style cubensis
Mexican or Mexicana-style cubensis strain names should not be confused with the separate species Psilocybe mexicana.
Mazatapec
Mazatapec is a P. cubensis variety name referencing the Mazatec region and the cultural history of psilocybin mushrooms in Mexico.
Costa Rican
Costa Rican is a geographic P. cubensis strain name.
Puerto Rican
Puerto Rican is another geographic P. cubensis variety name.
Orissa India
Orissa India is a geographic P. cubensis strain name associated with India.
Chitwan
Chitwan is a P. cubensis variety name associated with Nepal.
Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast is a P. cubensis strain name associated with Florida’s Treasure Coast region.
Acadian Coast
Acadian Coast is a named P. cubensis variety.
Other Popular P. cubensis Strains
Hillbilly
Hillbilly is a well-known P. cubensis variety with a strong presence in strain discussions.
Hillbilly Pumpkin
Hillbilly Pumpkin is a related variety or selection associated with the Hillbilly lineage.
Jedi Mind Fuck
Jedi Mind Fuck, often abbreviated JMF, is a popular P. cubensis strain name.
Z-Strain
Z-Strain is a long-standing P. cubensis variety name.
Lizard King
Lizard King is a named P. cubensis variety.
Pink Buffalo
Pink Buffalo is a named P. cubensis variety.
Blue Meanie Cubensis
Blue Meanie Cubensis is a P. cubensis strain name. It should not be confused with Panaeolus cyanescens, which is also commonly called Blue Meanies.
Stargazer
Stargazer is a popular P. cubensis variety name.
Golden Halo
Golden Halo is a P. cubensis variety name associated with distinctive spore or appearance traits.
Purple Mystic
Purple Mystic is a named P. cubensis variety.
McKennaii
McKennaii is a commercial P. cubensis variety name, likely inspired by Terence McKenna.
Alacabenzi
Alacabenzi is a P. cubensis strain name often described as involving Alabama and Mexican genetic lineages.
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