SOUTH AMERICAN CUBENSIS

“South American Cube”

The South American cubensis, also commonly known as the “laid back cubensis”, is a subtropical Psilocybe growing wildly on the South American continent. This fungi from the Western Hemisphere represents perfectly the relaxed, easy-going, sensual vibe of the land it comes from. Said to be originally collected in Venezuela by the now defunct Spore Chicks, one wonders why it isn’t called the “Venezuelan cubensis”. One reason could be that the South American cubensis englobes perfectly and entirely, the unique warmth and magic of the Latin territory. For those voluptuary cumbia step, those lazy bosa nova moves or for relaxing at home and preparing for a deep sleep, the South American cubensis is a versatile, casual strain.

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the twelve states contained within South America each offer optimal habitats for magic mushrooms to thrive in: from subtropical cloud forests to coastal valleys, from the Amazon forest to the Andes, the Western Hemisphere is the driest (Atacama desert) and wettest place on Earth (the Amazon rainforest). Moreover, in the southern part of North America is where resides the paradise of psilocybian Psilocybes: Mexico.
With a topography that offers a great range in elevation, the “New World” continent has an unrivaled diversity of climates and ecological zones.

Clearly, naming this magic mushroom “South American cubensis ”echoes its universal nature. After all, the South American cubensis is before all a Psilocybe cubensis, and Psilocybe cubensis aren’t called the “god of mushrooms” for nothing: they spread worldwide with an enviable resistance to all types of conditions, and they can grow into ridiculously big sizes.
Cultivators describe the South American cubensis as one of the fastest growing cubensis out there; with a fast-paced rhizomorphic mycelium eager to spread,this sturdy giant, is a prolific fruiter that drops spores heavily, and flourishes into compacted clusters.
If it comes from the same continent as the famous Amazon Strain, it is said to be much milder, with less intense visual hallucinations and an overall much more containable experience. Consumers describe a balanced experience, with proportioned effect on the body, the eyes, and the soul (like a South American Golden Teacher).
For microdosing, we suspect this strain to be a body-effective one and help relieve with ailments such as stress, anxiety, menstrual cramps, migraines, and insomnia.

If you’re curious to know what strains we recommend for newbie-psychonauts, have a look at our list of best magic mushrooms for beginners.

Visual Description

• Cap: 2.5-12.5 cm broad. Shape is hemispheric to convex to nearly plane at maturity. Coloration is dark red, maturing to golden brown. Fine fibrillose veil remnants when young, soon disappearing. Flesh is white, easily bruising bluish green. • Gills: Attachment adnate to adnexed. Coloration grayish when young , becoming nearly black with maturity • Stem: 150-350 mm long. Typically equal, may be slightly enlarged at base, sometimes contorted, inside is hollow. Coloration yellowish to buff with a reflective sheen, bruising bluish. Partial veil membranous leaving a persistent membranous annulus that is well dusted with purplish brown spores • Microscopic features: 13 x 8 µ • Spore print: Dark purplish brown

SOUTH AMERICAN CUBENSIS Potency

MODERATE 0.25% - 0.75% ** Please note, dosage with organic matter is always in relation to a series of complex variables. **

Habitat Origin

Grows solitary or in group in Venezuela, with a preference for tropical and subtropical regions. Found worldwide: Cuba, Mexico, southwestern United States, Central America, South America, the subtropical Far East (India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand) Australia, Zimbabwe. They are saprotrophic: they grow on dung (cattle, oxen, yaks, water buffalo) or manured grounds. Its zootrophic nature is believed to have encouraged its distribution world-wide with a particular connection to cattle dung and the bovine industry.

SOUTH AMERICAN CUBENSIS Effects

The South American cubensis, commonly referred to as as the “laid back cubensis, is a versatile and casual strain. Consumers describe a balanced experience, with proportioned effect on the body, the eyes, and the soul. For microdosing, we suspect this strain to be a body-effective one that can help relieve with physical ailments such as stress, anxiety, menstrual cramps, migraines, and insomnia. Consumers report soothing psychoactive effects with smooth body vibrations, euphoria, feelings of connectiveness and unity, introspective and philosophical thoughts, visual stimulation, and a less ego-influenced perspective.