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Sweetzz93
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Registered: 04/18/20
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Loc: East Central FL
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ID request - Florida Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens
#26716562 - 06/03/20 11:35 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Hey there, Went on a hike in central Florida and found these in an active cow pasture. I found a large 77g, what I believe is a beautiful cube, but I want some reassurance as it is only my second trip finding cubes.
Also, is there a time when the active mushrooms become non edible? Although it was still fresh, the large one seems towards its end of life, do they lose potency when mature??
The others I am almost positive they are cubes and pans, but any opinions or knowledge is always welcome.
Thanks!!
Big boy:

The big one broke in half:
Suspected Cubes:
Suspected Pans Cyans:
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Tmethyl
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Re: ID request - Florida Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens [Re: Sweetzz93]
#26716575 - 06/03/20 11:39 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Correct on both ID's, well the Panaeolus could be a different active Panaeolus, but doesn't matter. The wild Florida Panaeolus are my absolute favorite mushroom to eat.
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Sweetzz93
Curious Nature Lover



Registered: 04/18/20
Posts: 36
Loc: East Central FL
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Re: ID request - Florida Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens [Re: Tmethyl]
#26716599 - 06/03/20 11:48 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Quote:
Tmethyl said: Correct on both ID's, well the Panaeolus could be a different active Panaeolus, but doesn't matter. The wild Florida Panaeolus are my absolute favorite mushroom to eat. 
Hey thanks !! I appreciate the response.
Do you like to eat the wild pans fresh? I have read that drying them causes them to not be as enjoyable but do not have personal experience.
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MpSeph
Cow Field Creature



Registered: 06/17/19
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Re: ID request - Florida Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens [Re: Tmethyl]
#26716605 - 06/03/20 11:49 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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The Pans Are Definitely An Active Panaeolus Sp In The (Copelandia) Group.
-------------------- Tips For A Beginner Mushroom Hunter https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/27146775 One Who Hunts Mushrooms Is A Mushroom Hunter. One Who Eats Them Without Knowing What They Are, Is A Dumb Mushroom Hunter. - Seph
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MpSeph
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Re: ID request - Florida Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens [Re: MpSeph]
#26716608 - 06/03/20 11:51 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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I Always Recommend Making Tea With Wild Mushrooms, Because They Can Contain Bacteria.
-------------------- Tips For A Beginner Mushroom Hunter https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/27146775 One Who Hunts Mushrooms Is A Mushroom Hunter. One Who Eats Them Without Knowing What They Are, Is A Dumb Mushroom Hunter. - Seph
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Sweetzz93
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Loc: East Central FL
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Re: ID request - Florida Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens [Re: MpSeph]
#26716626 - 06/03/20 11:57 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Thanks MpSeph, do you mean always make wild mushrooms fresh into tea? Or can I dry them? Should I be worried about the bacteria if I just wipe them off, dry them and store them?
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MpSeph
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Re: ID request - Florida Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens [Re: Sweetzz93]
#26716674 - 06/03/20 12:24 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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9/10 Times, Fresh Mushrooms Will Contain Macroscopic & Microscopic Bugs, Larva, & Other Critters. They Will Also Contain Bacteria. (Any Animal Could Walk By & Piss/Shit On The Mushrooms Before You Found Them.)
Drying Mushrooms 100% Cracker Dry Will Kill Most Of The Bugs, Or Make Them Crawl Out. However, They May Still Contain Bacteria.
Making Tea With Fresh Or Dry Mushrooms Kills Any Leftover Bacteria.
I Always Dry Mushrooms 100% Cracker Dry With A Dehydrator
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Sweetzz93
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Registered: 04/18/20
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Loc: East Central FL
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Re: ID request - Florida Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens [Re: MpSeph]
#26716691 - 06/03/20 12:33 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Thanks so much for that !!! That is very useful information in my newly found hunting hobby.
I just plugged the dehydrator on and will see how they turn out !
 
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MpSeph
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Re: ID request - Florida Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens [Re: Sweetzz93]
#26716724 - 06/03/20 12:48 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Usually Takes 12+ Hrs Drying Time To Get To 100% Cracker Dry, Especially For Big Cubes 
Edit: 12+ Hrs For My Dehydrator Anyway. I've Got An Older Style One.
-------------------- Tips For A Beginner Mushroom Hunter https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/27146775 One Who Hunts Mushrooms Is A Mushroom Hunter. One Who Eats Them Without Knowing What They Are, Is A Dumb Mushroom Hunter. - Seph
Edited by MpSeph (06/03/20 12:49 PM)
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