Mushroom Spores

Psychedelic Mushroom Spores | Psilocybe cubensis for Mycological Study

In this category, you will find a selection of psychedelic mushroom spores from Psilocybe cubensis in 10 ml vials in sterile suspension, intended for microscopic observation and mycological study. We offer over twenty different strains organized by geographical origin, as well as a liquid culture medium from Mycomate for advanced mycological research projects. The spores of Psilocybe cubensis do not contain psilocybin or psilocin — these compounds are synthesized only during the fungus's development, not in the spore.

What are Psilocybe cubensis Spores?

The spores are the reproductive cells of fungi. In the case of Psilocybe cubensis, they are uninucleated cells in a state of metabolic latency that contain the genetic information of the strain. From a chemical standpoint, they do not contain psilocybin or psilocin — the indolic alkaloids present in the mature carpophore are synthesized from the mycelium during the fungus's development, not in the spore. This characteristic has been analytically documented in forensic chemistry studies and is the basis for the legal distinction between spores and carpophores in numerous jurisdictions.

Psilocybe cubensis was formally described by mycologist Franklin Sumner Earle in 1906 from samples collected in Cuba — hence the epithet cubensis — and later reclassified in the genus Psilocybe by Rolf Singer in 1948. Its wide natural distribution in tropical and subtropical areas of America, Asia, and the Pacific explains the geographical diversity of the available strains.

Available Strains — 10 ml vials

All references are 10 ml vials in sterile suspension. The strains are varieties or isolates of Psilocybe cubensis — not distinct species — with unique morphological characteristics and sporulation patterns, commonly named by their geographical origin or developer.

American Origin

• Mexican
• Mazatapec — Mazatec region of Oaxaca
• Ecuador
• Amazonian
• Costa Rica
• Treasure Coast — southeast coast of Florida
• PES Hawaiian — developed by Pacific Exotica Spores

Asian and Pacific Origin

• Cambodian — collected near Angkor Wat
• Orissa India — Odisha state, India
• Ban Hua Thanon — Koh Samui region, Thailand
• Nepal Chitwan — Chitwan Valley, Nepal
• Fiji

Selected Strains and Proprietary Designations

• Golden Teacher
• B+
• McKennaii — named after ethnobotanist Terence McKenna
• Moby Dick
• Albino A+ — leucistic variant with reduced pigmentation
• Red Boy — characteristic reddish spores
• PF Original — developed by Robert McPherson (Psylocybe Fanaticus)

Mycomate Liquid Culture Vial

In addition to the spore vials, the catalog includes the Mycomate liquid culture vial — a sterile nutrient medium designed for mycological research projects that require faster colonization or long-term culture preservation. Unlike the saline suspension spore vials, this medium facilitates active germination in the vial itself before transferring to the research substrate. You can find detailed instructions on our content page about the liquid culture vial.

Storage

The spore vials are stored in the refrigerator between 2 and 8 °C, protected from direct light. Do not freeze. Under these conditions, they maintain their viability for extended periods depending on the strain and storage conditions.

Legal Aspects

The spores of Psilocybe cubensis do not contain psilocybin or psilocin. The legal situation varies by jurisdiction. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify the applicable regulations in their place of residence before placing any order. This product is marketed exclusively as material for mycological study and microscopic observation.

Other Available Formats

In addition to the spore vials in suspension, Edabea offers other formats for mycological study:

• Spore Prints — spores on solid support for conservation and observation of the spore print.
• Hybrid Spore Swabs — hybrid strains on solid support.
• Professional Mycelium
• Substrates
• Growing Packs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do spores not contain psilocybin?

Psilocybin and psilocin are alkaloids synthesized by the fungus during its active metabolic development from the mycelium. The spore is a cell in a state of latency — without significant metabolic activity until it germinates under suitable conditions — and therefore does not produce or accumulate these compounds. This characteristic has been documented analytically in forensic chemistry studies and is the basis for the legal distinction between spores and carpophores in numerous jurisdictions.

What is the difference between a vial, print, and spore swab?

The vial contains spores in sterile saline liquid suspension, in a 10 ml format with a syringe. The print deposits the spores on solid support by imprinting the cap of the carpophore — ideal for conservation and observation of the complete spore print. The swab applies the spores onto solid support through rubbing. Each format has its advantages depending on the type of mycological study.

What does the designation of each strain mean?

The strains of Psilocybe cubensis receive names referring to their geographical origin (Cambodian, Ecuador, Nepal Chitwan, Mazatapec), to their morphology (Albino A+, Red Boy), to their developers (PF Original, PES Hawaiian, McKennaii), or to market designations (B+, Golden Teacher). All are Psilocybe cubensis — not distinct species — but isolates with unique characteristics.

How are the vials stored?

In the refrigerator between 2 and 8 °C, protected from direct light. Do not freeze. The spores in sterile saline suspension maintain their viability for extended periods under these conditions.