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Psilocybe gallaeciae

A small psilocybin mushroom described in 2003 by Guzmán and Castro and known only from Galicia and neighbouring northern Portugal. It grows gregariously in meadows and gardens in a mild, very wet Atlantic climate. It contains psilocybin, so possessing or growing it is illegal in many countries; the notes here describe its wild conditions.

Psilocybe gallaeciae
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At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

Gregarious in meadows, lawns and gardens, in grass and plant debris.

Lowland Atlantic coast; few records carry an elevation.

Galicia (Spain)Northern Portugal

🔒 Growing it like that

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✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, used under its CC BY-SA 3.0 licence, unmodified.