Cap: 1.5-8 cm broad, convex or flat. Conic-campanulate, frequently with a pronounced central bump (umbo) that remains as cap grows, flattens and darkens when mature. Coloration vary from reddish cinnamon brown, becoming lighter with age to golden brown when mature. Margins are pale yellow or white. P. Cubensis have a hydrophanous nature, their coloration changes throughout their growth accordingly to the humidity levels. Surface viscid, flesh bruising bluish. • Gills: close, crowded, thinner on the sides and larger in the center, around the stem. Adnate to adnexed, coloration pale gray in young age, becoming deep purplish gray to nearly black in maturity, often mottled. • Stipe:40-150mm long by 5-15mm wide. Mostly thicker towards the base. Color is whitish but may discolor yellowish. Bruising bluish when injured. Surface is smooth, dry and may be striated on the upper area. Veil leaving a well-developed, persistent, white membrane ring.

Why is Koh Samui Super Strain Considered a “Super Strain”?

The Koh Samui Super Strain gets the “super” in its name because of the properties this fungus has at maturity in the wild. When found by mycologists off the coast of Thailand, observers will note that this mushroom is what might be termed an “aggressive” colonizer; that is to say, it grows rapidly, with a robust body, and an unforgettable appearance.

Koh Samui Super Strain is a large, dense mushroom with dark patches on its otherwise caramel-and-white cap. The cap at maturity is nearly flat, and the gills are upturned. A unique convex strain of Psilocybe cubensis, the Koh Samui Super Strain has a dark ring and a long, pale stem. At-home scientists and taxonomists interested in seeing the formative stage of this fascinating organism will not be disappointed with the genuine KSSS spores we carry.