Are Magic Mushrooms Wild?

Magic mushrooms are the epitome of “trippy” products, and it’s perhaps unsurprising that many people are fascinated with these seemingly innocent fungi. However, one common misconception that many people have is in regards to where magic mushrooms come from. With this in mind, today, we’re looking at the key question here: are magic mushrooms wild? Hopefully, this might help you find out more about magic mushrooms. 
 
Before we go any further, we should point out that, here at Shaman Mushroom Spores, all our magic mushroom spores are sold exclusively for microscopy and taxonomy purposes. Because of this, we will never provide information directly about how to grow magic mushrooms; after all, the cultivation of magic mushrooms is illegal in many countries internationally.
 
 
 
Are Magic Mushrooms Wild?
 
In order to answer the central question of today’s guide, do magic mushrooms grow in the wild, we should first point out that the term “magic mushrooms” encompasses a wide range of different mushroom strains and types. Magic mushrooms, put simply, are fungi groups containing psilocybin compounds. These compounds give magic mushrooms unique mind-altering properties and psychedelic effects.
 
Now that we’ve clarified that magic mushrooms are not just a single mushroom but a group of mushrooms with shared psilocybin production, we answer the original question. And yes – magic mushrooms do grow wild, the most significant number of which seem to grow in Mexico.
 
In fact, estimates claim that over 50 species of magic mushrooms grow wild in Mexico. Meanwhile, only a small number of magic mushrooms grow in Africa, but magic mushroom species technically grow worldwide across many different continents. This fact may be part of why ancient civilizations traditionally used magic mushrooms in spiritual events. Indeed, history suggests that magic mushrooms may have played a role in spiritual events as far back as 6000 years ago.
 
 
 
Can Magic Mushrooms be Cultivated?
 
Technically speaking, individuals could cultivate magic mushrooms. However, cultivating and growing magic mushrooms is illegal in many parts of the world, which is why we here at Shaman Mushroom Spores never share any details about cultivating magic mushrooms. 
 
Nevertheless, suppose you are a researcher or mycologist. In that case, our specialist collection of psilocybe cubensis spores might be just what you need to learn more about the properties of these intriguing species. To learn more about our collection of magic mushrooms for research, get in touch with our experts today to see how we can help!